The art of mixology is an expression used to describe how skillful bartenders are able to creatively mix drinks together. It seems to have originated in England by a Mr. Ashley, who ran a punch house in London in the early 16th century. The idea of punch was pretty much how mixology actually came about. Here at The Nub, the small cozy pub in Amman, with a pool table, dartboard, foosball table, professional bartenders and large UHD 85 inch screens promises to cater to your every pub goer’s needs.
We met with Mr. Amjad Bahjat, Asstistant, Food & Beverage Manager at ATICO Fakhreldin Group, to tell us a little bit more about the skills it takes toprepare a mixed cocktail, using the famous Mixology performance.
When did you start Mixology at The Nub?
We started it at Oobé in November 2013. Oobé was operational before The Nub.
Is Mixology a difficult skill to
master?
Mixology cocktails depend on different techniques. Some need a lot of preparation and don’t have a long shelf life, so there’s high wastage. However, infusing, smoking, dry ice, liquid nitrogen, aging and many more are some of the methods used for Mixology and they are quite easy to prepare and can be stored for a long period. However, other types need a lot of preparation. So, I would say, it can be done but it’s not easy.
Is Mixology popular among bartenders
inJordan?
It’s not really that popular in Jordan due to the high cost and the poor knowledge of bartenders and it is not really demanded by the Jordanian market. However, some places in Amman have Mixology and use various techniques, but they are very few.
What would you recommend as the best Mixology drink?
I would recommend Smoked Bloody Mary
(using the smoking machine), Raspberry whiskey sour (using raspberry jam and
raspberry vinegar) and Wild Dragon (using popcorn with liquid nitrogen).
