Alex Chandler

Mixologist Alexander DaVinci

Inspired to pursue his passion in bartending after making his first “Mojito” under the tutelage of Mixologist Dameain Williams, Alex Chandler, better known as Alexander DaVinci, is now an award-winning Liquid Artist. Guided to the profession by Williams and Bazil Jemmott on that fateful day, Da Vinci has never looked back.

A mixologist by passion and Land Surveyor by profession, the former Lodge School Student holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Geomatics from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus. He has seven years of experience in Mixology and Bartending.

Da Vinci expanded his knowledge through official certification at the Barbados Community College Hospitality Institute, training under David Barker, and hands on training as a member of The Barbados Culinary Teams, 2018 and 2019.

Inspired by grandmother’s cooking, he enjoys using local flavors and recipes to create his signature cocktails. He has represented Barbados at Taste of the Caribbean on two occasions. The second time, he won a gold medal for his outstanding performance.

Ever seeking perfection, Da Vinci completed mixology and bartending courses at the TopShelf Academy Inc. He credits the vast knowledge gained from those courses as well as having Jamaal Bowen as a mentor for propelling his craft.

Since then, he has showcased Barbados’ cuisine as Liquid Libations Creations in places such as Scotland, London, the Hamptons, Boston, Long Island, Washington DC and Rhode Island as a Barbados Culinary Ambassador.

Da Vinci borrows a quote attributed to basketball star Kobe Bryant to explain his drive. “A few seek perfection because it is impossible, however an individual that gets close to perfection will always be better than GREAT!” He believes in continuing the pursuit of gaining knowledge to master his craft as well as, “Creating memories in every Glass!”