Molly Gajdosik, assistant manager at Gigantic in Easthampton, became one of Punch's Best New Bartenders of 2025. Their cocktail journey began during the 2020 lockdown with bartending kits purchased using a stimulus check. A pivotal moment came with discovering the Iron Ranger cocktail, made with bourbon and other accessible ingredients. By focusing on tropical cocktails, Gajdosik has created original drinks like Tierra Verde and adapted classic recipes. Their Iron Ranger variations include technique adjustments for enhanced flavor and texture.
Gajdosik discovered the Iron Ranger cocktail during the pandemic, which inspired their journey into bartending and led to a focus on tropical cocktails.
Gajdosik experimented with variations of the Iron Ranger, adjusting ingredients like pineapple juice and sweetener to enhance the drink's texture and flavor.
The Iron Ranger cocktail created by Erick Castro appeals to those who love tropical cocktails but prefer bourbon over traditional rum-based drinks.
Gajdosik's creativity has led to unique cocktails infused with tiki flavors, such as their original creation, Tierra Verde, and a rum-based Sherry Cobbler.
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