Dmitry Shaker-Profi

Dmitry Shaker-Profi

Mixologist

📍Novosibirsk

Dmitry helps mobile bar organizers create unique cocktail menus: from ingredient selection within budget to developing signature recipes and non-alcoholic alternatives. Specializes in seasonal menus, thematic cocktails, and alcohol consumption optimization.

About the specialist

Experienced mixologist with 10 years of expertise in cocktail menu development and author mixology. Possesses deep knowledge in flavor balancing, working with seasonal ingredients, and creating non-alcoholic alternatives, enabling effective cocktail menu development for any budget and event format.

Education

Saint Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design — Food Service Technology (Bachelor's), 2014; Russian Bartenders Association — Certified Mixologist Professional, 2016; WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits, Wine & Spirit Education Trust, 2019; Mixology Academy Advanced — Flavor Balancing & Ingredient Pairing, 2021

Work experience

10 years in cocktail menu development and author mixology. Expert in flavor balancing, seasonal ingredients, and non-alcoholic alternatives. Created 400+ signature cocktails for bars, restaurants, and mobile events. Since 2019 — independent mixologist consultant for mobile bar service organizers.

Certificates

• Certified Mixologist Professional, Барменская ассоциация России, 2016 • WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits, Wine & Spirit Education Trust, 2019 • Flavor Chemistry for Mixologists, Institute of Food Technologists, 2020 • Seasonal & Local Ingredients in Cocktails, BarConvent Berlin, 2021 • Non-Alcoholic Mixology Masterclass, Seedlip Academy, 2022 • Sustainable Bartending & Zero-Waste Cocktails, Green Bar Initiative, 2023

Achievements

Developed cocktail menus for 80+ events with guest rating ≥4.9/5 • Author of 3 signature cocktails included in top-50 best cocktails in Russia by BarShow Awards • Average alcohol consumption per guest after his optimization: reduced by 22% without quality loss • Author of checklist «Perfect Cocktail Menu: 8 Steps from Concept to Service» (7,800+ downloads) • Winner of «Best Signature Cocktail Menu» at Mobile Bar Fest 2022, 2023 • Speaker at mixology masterclasses at BarConvent Moscow 2022, 2023, 2024

Specialization

Topic:mobile-cocktail-bar
Subtopic:alcohol-bar