Vintage cocktail specialist John Apodaca: extraordinary
bartending for all occasions 562-773-2293.  Martinis, both
Vodka and Gin, Manhattans, Old Fashioneds.  Drinks for
private parties and public events of all sizes.  All alcoholic
beverages a specialty, with the emphasis on cocktails
done in the classic style.  Don't miss out - John will turn
your next party into a memorable event.
John Apodaca's knowledge and expertise in the fine
art of the cocktail are unequalled:  
Martinis done in the
classic style with top shelf gin and orange bitters the
way they were originally made, his signature drink the
Apodaca Martini - pleasantly sweet, spicy and highly
addictive, and his specialty the
Pegu Club Cocktail - a
drink that once tried, guests can never get enough of.
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Planning a party and wondering what
drinks you should serve?  Check out
our
Packages page for suggestions.
Having trouble deciding just how much
alcohol you should purchase for your
event?  Take a look at our
Planning
page for some easy alcohol per guest
formulas.
Wondering what classic or
contemporary cocktails your guests
might enjoy?  Check out our
Cocktails
and
Packages pages for ideas.
Be sure to review our Party Hints page
to ensure that your event is both safe
and successful!
Interested in hiring John Apodaca to
create the perfect bar experience for
your next event?  Check out our
Rates
and
Contact pages for information.
A true craftsman, John takes exquisite pride in his
drinks.  He gathers the sometimes rare and hard to
find ingredients and then begins the magic: crushing
fruit and herbs, adding top shelf spirits and shaking or
stirring the elements into an aromatic blend of flavors
the likes of which you’ve never experienced unless
you’ve been fortunate enough to attend a
private party
at which John has been in charge of the libations.
Unlike traditional bartenders, John forges his
relationships with customers through his drinks.  
Showing an obsessive knowledge of obscure recipes
and using hard to find ingredients and methods of
preparation long-forgotten, John creates truly
extraordinary
cocktails that keep clients coming back.  
Check out the rave reviews from some of his clients!
Don't miss the interview with
master barman and
Daddy-O's Martinis founder
John Apodaca in
La2Day!
Listen in to Daddy-O's
monthly guest spot on

Martini In The Morning
for John's latest
cocktail discoveries.
Read the
Daddy-O's Martinis
Blog for current
cocktail trends,
where to find the
best vintage
libations,
and more
useful information
from master barman
John Apodaca!
"Learn to savor the spirits of rum, gin, brandy,
whiskey and the entire spectrum of deeply
flavored drink constituents.  Vodka cocktails
will never teach you anything." -
Ted Haigh
Vintage cocktail specialist John Apodaca brings class
and sophistication to private parties and events all
over Los Angeles and Orange Counties with his
extraordinary bartending skills.