Join us for a series of 'CROSSIP Convos' as we shine a spotlight on the amazing bartenders, venue owners, ambassadors and hospitality heroes we interact with every day. 

CROSSIP was born in a bar, not a boardroom, and it's about time our mates in the on-trade industry had an opportunity to share their stories of how they began their journey in this crazy and beautiful hospitality world and what being unapologetically bold means to them. 

FIRST UP is the legendary Zach Sapato from Glasgow: ZACH SAPATO

What’s your name?
Zach Sapato

Where do you work?
I'm a 'Drinks Experience Designer' at The Drink Cabinet UK and bartender at Pania, Merchant City, Glasgow.

How’d you get into bartending?
I started bartending at my parents' bar/banquet hall and have been hooked ever since.

Your best bartending story?
At Tales of the Cocktail 2019, I got to make a drink for Erick Castro, Julie Reiner, and Charles Joly and I'm still blown away and grateful they picked mine to win a US National Championship competition.

Favourite bar in the world?
Poolside resort bars.

Favourite way to drink CROSSIP?
In cool bars from talented bartenders like Lynsey @thegirlwiththemilhousetattoo and Mairi McDowall @mairiwiththeredhair.

CROSSIP Cocktail:

Hi-Chew Grape Ape

Designed for, and available at Mikaku, Glasgow - a japanese-inspired izakaya bar

50ml CROSSIP Rich Berry
5ml  Lemon Oleo
10ml  Acidified Hibiscus Tea
150ml Lychee Soda
Garnish: Grape Hi-Chew

What’s your go-to cocktail when drinking at home?
Rum on ice.

What does UNAPOLOGETICALLY BOLD mean to you?
Excitedly moving through the world knowing you are jazzy and flavourful and doing your best to grow in the right directions - trusting the right people will like you for what you are.