Dalio Calado is a mixologist responsible for a few recipes located in the recipes section for some well known liquor brands.  His name came up in a recent press release as well which sent me searching for more information.  I found a wealth of information I thought you, my readers, would find fascinating and useful. 

Dalio is native to Lisbon, Portugal.  He has traveled all over the world, visiting Brazil, Africa and the Caribbean to name a few.  Places such as these are only a handful of the areas that influence the cocktails Dalio Calado develops as a master mixologist.  Dalio does not rely only on the classics, but builds from them.  His cocktails are beautiful and from the few I have been able to glean from recipes, they are superb. 

Dalio partners with numerous big name liquor companies developing specialty cocktails.  Two of which may be found below.  His exceptional talent acquired him the title of head mixologist for Christiania Vodka as well as role of brand ambassador to St. Germain.  Visit Classic Cocktails for the live experience and for more interactive information, sensational photos and contact information about how you too may experience “Mixology at its finest!”

The Beijing BBQ Oriental Mandarin Cocktail featuring Partida Blanco Tequila was created by Dalio in honor of Beijing, the home of this year’s Olympic Games.