Dining

The Brewed & Blended Show - Brian Prathik Gomes

by: BTM - Sun, 07 Sep 2025

The Brewed & Blended Show celebrates Bahrain’s vibrant beverage scene by spotlighting the island’s most passionate baristas and mixologists – one creative, flavour-packed episode at a time.

Episode 4 features Brian Prathik Gomes, the man mixing creativity and craft at Ruka Bahrain at Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, Seef, who takes us through his signature drink and rapid-fire answers.

Describe your bartending style in three words.
Smooth, creative, and storytelling.

Go-to drink to kick off the night?
A timeless Negroni.

Sweet or strong, what’s your vibe?
Strong, without a doubt.

Shaken or stirred?
Stirred, classic never goes out of style.

What’s the best thing about RUKA?
The 24th-floor rooftop. One glance and you have the whole of Bahrain laid out before you.

If Bahrain was a cocktail, what would it be?
A blend of sweet dates, warm spices and a splash of the sea breeze.

What’s the first drink you ever mastered?
The Mai Tai, a tropical Tiki drink.

The most-ordered drink at RUKA?
Without question, the Amaretto Sour.

Your favourite ingredient to work with?
Bitters; endlessly complex and full of depth.

Last song you played on full volume?
Baby Doll, a Hindi hit. Pure party vibes!

The weirdest but tastiest drink combo you’ve tried?
In the Philippines: chamomile tea with tamarinds, mangoes and a mix of unexpected flavours all in one jar. Odd, but surprisingly brilliant.

One last question for you: BREWED OR BLENDED?
Brewed, always.