bahrainthismonth.com | SEPTEMBER 2025 BREWED & BLENDED 56 The Brewed & Blended Show celebrates Bahrain’s vibrant beverage scene by spotlighting the island’s most passionate baristas and mixologists – one creative, flavour-packed episode at a time. Describe your bartending style in three words. Smooth, creative, and storytelling. Go-to drink to kick off the night? A timeless Negroni. Sweet or strong, what’s your vibe? Strong, without a doubt. Shaken or stirred? Stirred, classic never goes out of style. What’s the best thing about RUKA? The 24th-floor rooftop. One glance and you have the whole of Bahrain laid out before you. If Bahrain was a cocktail, what would it be? A blend of sweet dates, warm spices and a splash of the sea breeze. What’s the first drink you ever mastered? The Mai Tai, a tropical Tiki drink. The most-ordered drink at RUKA? Without question, the Amaretto Sour. Your favourite ingredient to work with? Bitters; endlessly complex and full of depth. Last song you played on full volume? Baby Doll, a Hindi hit. Pure party vibes! The weirdest but tastiest drink combo you’ve tried? In the Philippines: chamomile tea with tamarinds, mangoes and a mix of unexpected flavours all in one jar. Odd, but surprisingly brilliant. One last question for you: BREWED OR BLENDED? Brewed, always. Brian Prathik Gomes Episode 4 Ruka Bahrain at Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, Seef Watch the Video Episode 4 features Brian Prathik Gomes, the man mixing creativity and craft at Ruka Bahrain at Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, Seef, who takes us through his signature drink and rapid-fire answers.
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