Enter the dark by Coca-Cola Signature Mixers

Introduction to Enter the Dark

Coca-Cola broke all the rules when they developed the Coca-Cola Signature Mixer range. For the first time in the brand´s 134 year history, Coca-Cola invited bartender community to collaborate on their liquid in order to create something truly groundbreaking and unique. Some of the world´s top mixologists were invited to put their stamp on a new generation of cutting-edge mixers to pair with dark spirits. This series looks at what made the co-creators make drinks.

Enter the Dark with Mark Shayler

Mark Shayler: Being allowed to collaborate with one of the World’s best mixers is a real privilege. It is also a big responsibility. Mark developed the co-creation workshop that built Coca-Cola Signature Mixers range. Sure the bartenders made drinks, but they also heard about coffee, had to find go on safari to find new flavours, and looked into the future of flavour. Mark explains how the session worked and why it worked.

Enter the Dark with Antonio Naranjo

How do you get from Cuba to Spain? How do you get to open one of the World’s most famous bars and become one of the most respected bartenders? How do you do all this and remain grounded and kind? Listen-in to hear how Antonio started in this profession and how he quickly rose to the top.

Enter the Dark with Alex Lawrence

Alex is now a world famous bartender and one of the brains behind the Mr Lyan bars. He is also Founder of Glasshouse Whisky and Porter’s Gin. But is wasn’t always like this. Roll-back a few years and Alex was a University drop-out and aspiring musician. Alex talks about his story and his journey from wannabe rock star to Coca-Cola co-creator.

Enter the Dark with Pippa Guy

Pippa was the first female senior bartender at the Savoy. A multi-award winner who has risen to the very top of her profession. It's a long way from working in student bars in Leeds whilst at University. Find out what drives Pippa, why she chose this career, what happened when Covid struck and she was in NYC, and what she will do next.