CYRUS MORRIS

38, BARTENDER

Being a fitness fanatic doesn’t stop experienced bartender Cyrus Morris from the occasional indulgence. His guilty pleasures? Skittles, Taco Bell, and pomegranates. Cyrus is an avid hiker who’s been behind the bar since 2007, first getting his start at ABQ mainstay Scalo. “Scalo has been a place that’s always taken care of me,” he says. “It’s been a good, solid place to bartend at for sure.” Cyrus also loves to play psychedelic rock on his drum set, a craft he’s been perfecting since age 12. As a bartender, it’s no surprise that his cocktail knowledge is top notch; in fact, Cyrus actually came up with an original recipe that has become an accomplished local drink. “This cocktail is called the ‘Ginger Up.’ It’s a prohibition-style cocktail made with gin, fresh lime juice, and a gingerinfused cognac,” he says. “It’s a very unorthodox, very delicious cocktail.” The unique concoction has remained on the menu of the restaurant where Cyrus originated the drink years ago, making it one of his crowning achievements in the industry.

FIRST LEGAL DRINK An Irish car bomb made with Guinness, Jameson and Bailey’s Irish Cream. GO-TO PREGAME SONG? “Feel Good Hit of the Summer” by QOTSA. CAN’T-MISS NETFLIX ‘N CHILL MOVIE “True Romance.” CELEBRITY HALL PASS Audrey Hepburn. WHAT WOULD YOUR MOST RECENT EX SAY IS YOUR BEST QUALITY? Well, don’t quote me, but I like to think that my ex considered my enormous brain to be my best quality. THE KEY TO YOUR HEART? I suppose when I figure that out, I’ll finally put a lock on it. LOVE LANGUAGE Clear and precise communication. WHAT DO YOU WISH MORE PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT YOU?

Just how much of a Star Trek scholar I am. One of the best! HANGOVER REMEDY Hitting the heavy bag, and/or an early morning hike. IF YOU WERE A NEW MEXICAN DISH, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY? It would have to be red chile posole. I guess you can say my temperament is often quite abrasive and spicy, yet will leave you feeling satisfyingly full.