Take a stroll down St. Pete’s most elegant strip, lined with galleries, shops, a world-class museum and all with views of the water. Here are the spots you can stop for a bite to eat and with a skilled mixologist to shake, strain, pour and serve your favorite cocktail. Meet your bartenders here, and when you see them on Beach Drive, tell them iLovetheBurg says hello!
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Establishment: Ceviche (10 Beach Drive NE)
Featured Bartender: Amber Bethke
About Amber: When not tending bar, Amber’s favorite thing to do is read—mostly sci-fi, dystopia, the world is headed to doom stuff.
Tip—How to get a busy bartender’s attention: Some people are rude and flash their cell phones at you, but that’s really just annoying. Just be patient. We see you.
Signature Drink: The Mojito. Ingredients are Mount Gay Rum, mint, lime, simple syrup and soda water.
Establishment: Cassis American Brasserie (170 Beach Drive NE)
Featured Bartender: Eliot “Zeke” Ramsberger
About Zeke: When not tending bar Zeke likes to be in the sun and water. He lives on the beach and goes often, loves the outdoors and boats.
Tip—How to get a busy bartender’s attention: Eye contact is best.
Signature Drink: Bloody Cassis. Ingredients are a secret house tomato juice-based mix with vodka, rimmed in a cajun/blackened spice and garnished with a pickle, celery, lime and olives.
Establishment: Bella Brava New World Trattoria (204 Beach Drive NE)
Featured Bartender: Lynnsey Neilson
Cool fact—Bella Brava was the busiest restaurant/bar on Beach Drive by far, but the service did not lack one bit!
About Lynnsey: When not tending Bar, Lynnsey’s favorite thing to do is surf.
Tip—How to get a busy bartender’s attention: Hold out money! It’s easy to spot money.
Signature Drink: Lynnsey invented this cocktail that is now on the Bella Brava Menu—The Spring Tea-Ni. Ingredients are Belvedere Lemon Tea Vodka, fresh basil, fresh lemon juice and topped off with Sprite.
Establishment: Tryst Gastro Lounge (240 Beach Dr. NE)
Featured Bartender: Joanna Gonzales
About Joanna: When not tending Bar, Joanna’s favorite thing to do is horseback riding.
Tip—How to get a busy bartender’s attention: Hold out money and wait patiently.
Signature Drink: The Tryst Martini. Ingredients are muddled raspberries and strawberries, vodka and St. Germain.
Establishment: Parkshore Grill (300 Beach Drive)
Featured Bartender: Alice Duff
Cool fact—Alice has been tending bar @ Parkshore Grill for a full 15 minutes when we met her! Stop by with a warm welcome for her, and tell her iLovetheBurg sent you!
About Alice: When not tending bar, Alice’s favorite thing to do is surf.
Tip—How to get a busy bartender’s attention: Eye contact and smile.
Signature Drink: The Cosmopolitan. Ingredients are lime, sour mix, vodka citron and Triple Sec.
Establishment: The Moon Under Water (332 Beach Drive NE)
Featured Bartender: Eddie Hopkinson
About Eddie: When not tending bar, Eddie’s favorite thing to do is to go to the beach and Paddleboard.
Tip—How to get a busy bartender’s attention: Please just be patient and nice. We know you’re there. Thankfully at Moon Under Water, we are busy but hardly ever too crowded; you can get our attention.
Signature Drink: The Singapore Sling or just have a beer! Old Speckled Hen is very popular here.
Establishment: 400 Beach Seafood and Tap House (400 Beach Drive NE)
Featured Bartender: Jason Dailey
About Jason: When not tending Bar, Jason’s favorite thing to do is to hang out at home—Jason is a self-described homebody and enjoys the comforts of his own pad.
Tip—How to get a busy bartender’s attention: Be nice, smile and please be patient. We know you’re there, and just know that we’re trying to get to you as quickly as possible.
Signature Drink: The Sunset Martini. Ingredients are mango rum, orange juice, and Chambord.
*You have to be 21 or over to drink alcohol. Don’t drink and drive.
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