Iowa Fall 21-Winter 22 - 18

Darian Everding of London
Underground in Ames: " I
love introducing patrons to
Amari-Italian herbal bitter
liqueurs. "
ooking for a new favorite cocktail?
Interested in learning more about the wide
world of mixology? Searching for inspiration
for your next party? Ask a professional who slings
drinks for a living!
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" If I am visiting a new bar or restaurant for the
first time, I love asking the bartender what they
like to make, " says Darian Everding, bartender at
London Underground in Ames. " I believe the hospitality
experience revolves around the relationship
built between host and guest, and there is a lot of
love that goes into sharing your favorite
beverage. "
At the same time, Everding acknowledges, " If
I am serving a new guest for the first time and they
ask for my favorite drink, I tend to emphasize the
fact that what I enjoy isn't a good indicator for what
they will enjoy! I then ask about the guests' favorite
flavor profiles and beverages that they already
know they love. "
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When we caught up with Everding, she was on
her way to Bellhop Tiki to enjoy a Zombie, a favorite
cocktail. " I tend towards fun tiki drinks as a
guilty pleasure and cherish a bar who can make
them well! "
For this issue of Iowa Spirits, we asked four bartenders
from around the state to share their favorite
cocktails with our readers as well as a little
about themselves. Next time you have a few
relaxed minutes with a bartender, ask about their
favorites, to make and to drink. May the answers
inspire your next visit to your favorite
establishment!
Darian Everding
LONDON UNDERGROUND, AMES
The drink. " My favorite drink varies depending
on my mood, where I am, and who I am with!
" I love introducing patrons to Amari-Italian
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