Gonzalo Ramos

The Path

Early bar work at The Fulton by Jean-Georges in New York City and Casa Cruz in New York City gave Gonzalo Ramos two distinct rooms to learn pace, service, and timing. Those roles shaped a method that reads as much about rhythm as it does about ingredients, with each setting demanding a different way of holding a guest’s attention. The move between those New York bars established the base of Ramos’s practice: structure in the build, restraint in the finish, and a steady sense of how to make precision feel natural on the floor. Today, Gonzalo is bartender of The Portrait Bar.

The Work Today

At The Portrait Bar in New York City, New York, USA, and with ZeroMile Catering, Ramos works at the point where classic cocktail technique meets present-tense drinking culture. His range runs from spirit-forward cocktails with clarity and depth to technical zero-proof interpretations of classic drinks, each one kept close to form while still making room for a different register of flavor and service. Zero-proof drinks are part of the same craft standard for Ramos, not a separate tier of the menu. His specialty includes zero-proof interpretations of classic drinks, including a non-alcoholic take on the Ramos Gin Fizz. That choice says as much about his practice as any garnish: the reference point is tradition, but the execution is built for the present. Across both settings, the work is consistent in its priorities. Whether the drink is going out through The Portrait Bar or through ZeroMile Catering, Ramos works with texture, precision, and a measured hand, keeping the final result clean, legible, and deliberate.

Career - bartender, The Portrait Bar, New York City - bartender, The Fulton by Jean-Georges, New York City - bartender, Casa Cruz, New York City

Signature

Gonzalo's signature cocktails include Ramos Gin Fizz, Bianco Fizz, THE HOLY LUSTAU, and Pink Dot. The list points to a bartender working comfortably with familiar templates and more expressive naming, moving between classic reference and personal interpretation without losing the structure of the drink.

Acclaim

Gonzalo's honors include World Class U.S. Competition, Top 15 (2026), Last Stop Bordiga Cocktail Competition, NYC Winner (2024), and Tales of the Cocktail Foundation's Perfectionists sponsored by PATRÓN, Regional Finalist (2024). Across those competitions, Ramos has been recognized for the same qualities that define his day-to-day bar work: technical control, consistency, and the ability to stand out in a crowded field. For Ramos, those distinctions sit alongside the daily discipline of service. The through line is the same in both contexts: measured build, attentive finish, and drinks that earn their place in the glass.

FAQ Where did Gonzalo Ramos work before? Gonzalo Ramos's earlier career included The Fulton by Jean-Georges and Casa Cruz. What recognition has Gonzalo Ramos received? World Class U.S. Competition, Top 15 (2026).