Seeing Double
- Oceanside, CA
- Bartender
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My name is Dushan Zarić, and according to some I am one of the worlds most prominent authorities on craft bartending and cocktails. I am a published author on cocktails and a co-founder of Employees Only, world famous, award wining cocktail bars originally from NYC and now a global brand with locations in LA, Singapore and Sydney, Australia.
I have recently moved to Solana Beach to spend more time with my children so I decided to offer my services to the North County and San Diego community.
I have over 30 years of experience and guarantee that your cocktailing expectations will be exceeded. My team and I can service any size event but prefer to do parties up to 250 people.
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Dushan Zaric is the cocktail mastermind behind world-famous New York bars Employees Only and Macao Trading Co. He is widely recognized as an industry leader and a pioneer in craft bartending; his innovative work behind the bar has revolutionized the art of the cocktail.
Dushan specializes in creating cocktails with a classic inspiration, and then updated with modern twists and extraordinary ingredients. His unforgettable drink programs are legendary, successful and beyond compare, while his lighthearted unpretentious approach to mixology is both refreshing and accessible.
As a co-founder of Employees Only, Dushan is a seasoned and trusted mentor - he conducts staff trainings and workshops that are as powerful as his beverage programs. He is dedicated to inspiring a new generation of bartenders to both thoroughly understand and take pride in their craft. Dushan teaches at Bar Shows and Conferences all over the world, Germany, Russia, USA, UK, Singapore, Sweden, Greece, Italy, Denmark, Serbia, Mexico, Canada, Argentina, The Caribbean Islands are but some of the places where you can find Dushan teaching and mentoring on regular basis. In 2013 Dushan was named by Forbes Magazine and (link hidden) one of 50 most influential Taste makers for 2014.
In 2004 Dushan partnered up with his long time bartender friends – Jason Kosmas, Igor Hadzismajlović, Henry LaFargue and Billy Gilroy to create and open up the Bar-Restaurant Employees Only ((link hidden)), which is recognized as one of the best Cocktail Bars in the world. Awards include “Best Classic Cocktail 2005” (New York Magazine) and “Best Signature Drinks 2006” (AOL Cityguide) and “Best Cocktail Bar 2008” (New York Magazine), “World’s Best Drink List” and “World’s Best Cocktail Bar” (Tales Of The Cocktail 2011) and “Best Bar Team” and “Best High Volume Bar” (Tales Of The Cocktail 2015).
In November 2006 Dushan Zarić and Jason Kosmas published their first book titled “You Didn’t Hear It From Us” – Two bartenders serve women the truth about men, making an impression and getting what you want (Atria Books).
The Book is an objective assessment of realities that go on in a Bar on any given night filled with interesting cocktail recipes, bar etiquette and observations.
In November 2008 together with his Partners – Dushan opened hi second restaurant – Macao Trading Company ((link hidden)) in TriBeCa, New York City. On 2 levels cocktails are served together with great Portugese-Chinese food prepared by the Chef David Waltuck the famous chef owner of Chantarelle, New York.
Dushan’s and Jason’s second book “Speakeasy – Classic Cocktails re-imagined by New York’s Employees Only Bar”, which features Employees Only Cocktails was published on October 12th, 2010 and has so far received numerous acclaims. Speakeasy was listed in the Top 10 Cookbooks for 2010 by NY magazine as well as by StarChefs.
Dushan is the co-founder of The 86 Co ((link hidden)) where he is in charge of product development and education. He developed the Cana Brava Rum ((link hidden)) with Master Distiller Don Pancho Fernandez, Tequila Cabeza ((link hidden)) with Master Distiller Sergio Vivanco & Aylesbury Duck Vodka ((link hidden)). He was helping Simon Ford and Master Distiller Charles Maxwell in putting the finishing touches on the Fords Gin ((link hidden)), which won the Chairman’s Trophy at the Ultimate Beverage Challenge 2013 and the award for the Best New Product 2013 at Tales of the Cocktail 2013. The company was bought by Brown Forman in 2019.
In 2014 Dushan was recognized for his commitment to inspire and teach others the craft of the cocktail when he was awarded Best Mentor at the biggest annual spirit conference -Tales of the Cocktail.
In 2015 Dushan was recognized by Forbes magazine as on eof the top 50 tastemakers for that year.
As a Co-Founder of Employees Only, Dushan took part in setting up Employees Only Singapore (opened June, 2016), Employees Only Miami (opened February, 2017) and Employees Only Hong Kong (opened, May, 2017)
In April 2018 Dushan and his local partners opened Employees Only Los Angeles in West Hollywood, California and in September 2018 Dushan opened Employees Only Sidney, Australia, again in cooperation with local partners and investors. All the above licensing deals include Dushan to oversee the quality and execution of the bar, beverage and cocktail program.
You can find more about Dushan at (link hidden)
Depending on the size of the event we can either utilise the existing bars on the premises or bring our own at extra charge.
Running water is a plus but we can make it happen without it and run dry bars as well. We bring all our tools.
We provide up to 50 lbs of Kold Draft Cocktail Ice for free. Speciality ice (large transparent ice cubes, or pellet ice) are subject to extra charge. All glassware must be provided by the client in consultation with Dushan.
All travel and potential lodging expenses are reimbursable by the client.
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