TGI Fridays Bartender Champion 2019 

Daryn Gibbes 

"The first part of my story began in Tobago. Bartending at first was just a side hustle for me, but along the way I realised I truly enjoyed it and wanted to develop my skills, so I decided to leave everything behind and come to Trinidad to attend the Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (TTHTI)" Daryn Gibbes.

It is at this school where Daryn was taught by Mr. Rakesh Madoo and successfully achieved certificates in Professional Bartending, Advanced Mixology and Bar Management. 

It is was within his second part of his journey where he began to work at TGI Fridays (recognize the tie), where he discovered his passion for Flair Bartending. It was then his goal to win TGI Fridays Bartending Championship. It was in the year 2018 where he participated and placed 3rd and then he re entered  in the year 2019, with the determination to take 1st place which he successfully did. 

It is now his new goal to combine the knowledge of a Mixologists along with the techniques and showmanship of a flair bartender. Daryn founded his own private Bartending services, Tapsterz KEEPERS OF THE BAR and the mission is to bring something different to bartending and also pass on everything he has learned, according to Daryn. 

Photo credit: Daryn 

This one of a kind drink entails a shake off:
- Captain Morgan spiced rum
-Grey Goose l'orange
-Home made spiced syrup
-Lime juice and 
-Pineapple Juice


This amazing cocktail was made by Daryn. Are you feeling thirsty now?