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In this episode of FancyBread, Adrian, Ed, bartender and bar owner Will Thompson, and Fresh Victor founder Ken MacKenzie sit down for a full tasting and hospitality-driven breakdown of Fresh Victor’s cocktail mixers.

We walk through nine flavors — tasting each juice straight, then turning them into cocktails — while asking real questions about sourcing, ingredients, shelf life, consistency, scalability, and what it takes to build a premium product that works behind the bar and at home.

From award-winning margarita mixers to jalapeño heat and exotic fruits, this episode delivers honest, unfiltered feedback from three perspectives: restaurant service, bar practicality, and at-home enjoyment.

If you’ve ever worked in restaurants, hospitality, food & beverage — or just love a great cocktail — this one’s for you.

🎁 Use promo code FANCYBREAD20 at FreshVictor.com
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0:00 Ed’s Intro
1:02 Show Start
1:37 Guest: Will Thompson @willofsaints
2:41 Guest: Ken MacKenzie @freshvictorcocktails
4:42 Game Plan: How we doing this FancyProductReview
5:59 FV Mexican Lime & Agave – FancyBread Review
6:00 What Food & Wine Number 1 Award Looks For?
8:30 Ed’s Disclaimer for Authenticity
9:30 Our First Sip of Fresh Victor Virgin
11:54 Our First Sip of Fresh Victor with Alcohol Added
12:52 FV Lemon Sour – FancyBread Review
12:55 How does it compare to house made lemon sour
15:17 Ed’s Garnishes and the Making of a FancyCocktail
17:00 Tasting of Whiskey Sour with Fresh Victor Lemon Sour
18:34 Fresh Victor Shelf Life
21:33 FV Cucumber & Lime – FancyBread Review
22:06 Fresh Victor Product Source
23:50 Raw Tasting of FV Cucumber & Lime
24:20 Fresh Victor Juice Process
25:00 FV Cucumber & Lime Cocktail Tasting
25:45 Quick bar fixes
27:00 Ed vs Cocktail Trends
28:50 Three Citrus & Mint Leaf – FancyBread Review
30:43 Ed vs Cocktail Trends Round 2
33:36 FV Three Citrus & Mint Leaf Cocktail Tasting
34:54 Quality & Compromise
38:12 Grapefruit & Sea Salt – FancyBread Review
38:55 Shelf Life vs Balance
40:04 Grapefruit & Sea Salt Tasting “Virgin”
41:10 Grapefruit & Sea Salt Cocktail Tasting
42:05 Special Request for Bar Drinks
44:44 Temperature Paradox in Restaurants
45:42 Grapefruit & Sea Salt Results
46:37 Strawberry Lemon – FancyBread Review
47:50 FV Strawberry Lemon Tasting “Virgin”
48:55 Fresh Victor Shipping and Handling
50:27 A mothers love
51:10 FV Strawberry Lemon Cocktail Tasting
53:34 Cactus Pear & Pomegranate – FancyBread Review
55:55 How many cocktails out of a bottle of Fresh Victor
57:11 Ed’s compliment style
57:40 Cactus Pear & Pomegranate Cocktail Tasting
59:25 Ken’s Open Recipe Disclaimer
1:01:50 Cactus Pear & Pomegranate Scores
1:01:07 Pineapple & Ginger Root – FancyBread Review
1:03:06 Kens Favorite Drink
1:03:55 Distributor Purchasing & Discounts
1:05:10 Pineapple & Ginger Root Cocktail Tasting
1:06:20 Adrian’s Loaded Question on Quality vs Consistency Scales
1:09:28 Pineapple & Ginger Root Scores
1:10:25 Jalapeño & Lime – FancyBread Review
1:10:55 Jalapeño & Lime Tasting “Virgin”
1:12:00 Server Note (Coursing)
1:13:14 Adrian’s Thank You to Fans
1:14:07 Use Fresh Victor for cooking
1:14:45 Fresh Victor History
1:15:26 Jalapeño & Lime Cocktail Tasting
1:16:47 Perico
1:17:48 FancyBread’s Favorite Fresh Victor Picks
1:21:20 Will’s Questions
1:23:35 Last Words No Holding Back

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FancyBread (formerly FancyBreadMiami) — real conversations from the restaurant and hospitality industry. New episodes weekly.

In this episode of FancyBread, Adrian kicks things off with tips for braving the cold — both the weather and how to avoid getting sick (or getting others sick) at work. Ed shares how one remarkable tip can shift your perspective. Adrian breaks down how to deal with toxic coworkers, and Ed dives into the chaos behind being deep in the weeds. We wrap up with a fan question: How do you deal with a lazy colleague?

If you’ve ever worked in restaurants, hospitality, or food & beverage — this one’s for you.

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0:00 Ed’s Opener
0:18 Adrian’s Special
0:35 Pre-Shift Notes
4:40 Dealing with the Cold
10:48 How Has an Incredible Tip Changed You?
18:15 Dealing with Toxic Coworkers
35:39 The War Zone Behind the Weeds
49:08 Last Words: Check Yourself
49:54 Fan Question: How to Deal with a Lazy Co-Worker

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🎙 About FancyBread

FancyBread (formerly FancyBreadMiami) is about the real, raw, and sometimes misunderstood aspects of restaurant life. Hosted by two food & beverage professionals with over 20 years of combined experience, we talk about what it’s really like working in hospitality — from toxic coworkers to being in the weeds — with honesty, humor, and heart.

Our mission: To Educate, Entertain, Inspire, and Connect.

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On the first FancyBread episode of the year, Adrian dives into a Hooters experience, reflecting on how poor teamwork impacts performance. He then shares how he scored the first official 2026 touchdown for his restaurant, crediting the “FancyBread” team’s synergy and his personal +1% approach this year. Meanwhile, Edwin debates when and where frozen drinks belong in restaurants and brings forth the anger of Hospitality Fatigue.

Chapters:
00:26 Hooters kickoff
03:40 Do Guest ask you for Frozen Drinks
04:41 If Yow Want a Frozen Drink make sure you check these boxes
08:19 Adrian Scores the 1st Official Touchdown of 2026 🏈
09:11 Adrian’s Touchdown (Play-by-Play)
11:10 Recognition from the Grammar Police 👮‍♂️🎖️😁
12:34 Ed vs Floor Managers
15:58 Adrian’s +1% Approach This Year
18:29 Ed’s “Yes… But”
22:03 Pre-Shift Notes (January / February 2026)
22:57 How do you feel about serving on Valentines Day
24:53 Hospitality Fatigue
25:54 How Adrian Deals with Hospitality Fatigue
28:26 How Ed Deals with Hospitality Fatigue
30:58 Last Words (How "Balling Guest" Should Prepare to Pay the Bill: Call Your Bank!)
33:48 Industry Questions from Fans "I'd like your Fancy Opinion on...?"
35:36 Ed's Fancy Opinion
36:44 Adrian's Fancy Opinion

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The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is about a love/hate relationship between two food and beverage mercenaries with over 20 years of combined experience. We talk about the real, raw and sometimes misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry. Our mission: To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect.

#FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife

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