Forget the forced small talk and forgettable drinks.
The Buddha Bartender turns your holiday party into a moment of connection — an atmosphere where guests unwind, conversations deepen, and laughter feels real again.
Whether it’s a corporate celebration, an intimate gathering of friends, or a high-end private event, Brian Grasso, PhD brings his signature blend of mixology, storytelling, and presence to every pour.
This isn’t just bartending.
It’s an experience designed to engage, connect, and elevate every moment.
An Elevated Experience for Every Guest
Each event is intentionally crafted - the lighting, the music, the flow - all designed to help people exhale, connect, and celebrate the year that was.
Each event is intentionally crafted - the lighting, the music, the flow - all designed to help people exhale, connect, and celebrate the year that was.
An Elevated Experience for Every Guest
You Can Expect
Seasonal flavors, soulful undertones, and a touch of holiday magic from The Buddha Bartender’s 2025 Holiday Menu.
A 6’2” storyteller with a PhD and a calm, captivating energy that draws guests in.
Ancient wisdom meets modern humor. Guests leave with more than a buzz—they leave with something that stays.
From setup to teardown, every detail is seamless. You relax. Your guests connect. The night unfolds naturally
You Can Expect
THE 2025
HOLIDAY MENU
Smoky bourbon, rosemary-orange infusion, and walnut bitters - a firelight toast to resilience and renewal.
Crimson Heat
Blanco tequila with cranberry-chili infusion and fresh lime - bold, bright, and perfectly unexpected.
Noel Noir
Spiced rum, eggnog, espresso, and maple syrup - a cozy nod to indulgence and reflection.
Winter Bloom
Gin, honey-spice essence, vermouth, and fresh lemon - delicate, refreshing, and quietly powerful.
Seasonal cocktails that taste like nostalgia - with a twist of something new. Each recipe blends warmth, story, and sensory detail to turn every sip into an experience.
*Additional cocktails, beer, and wine also available.
FOR TEAMS, FRIENDS & PRIVATE CELEBRATIONS
From luxury corporate parties to private at-home gatherings, The Buddha Bartender experience flexes to match your vision.
Perfect for:
- Executive or leadership holiday events
- Corporate appreciation nights
- Private in-home gatherings
- Luxury community celebrations
- Boutique venue events
FOR TEAMS, FRIENDS & PRIVATE CELEBRATIONS
Hi, I'm Brian
ABOUT the
BARTENDER
From MMA fighter and bodyguard to a PhD in Pastoral Counseling, Brian Grasso - The Buddha Bartender - was built on dualities. He’s a tattooed fighter with a heart for philosophy, a counselor who knows the value of a strong pour. Over the last three decades, he’s worked with Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and global brands like Nike and the Millennium Institute of Sport, speaking on leadership, mindset, and human connection at retreats and conferences worldwide. Today, he blends grit and grace behind the bar, creating spaces where people slow down, lean in, and wake up - one story and one sip at a time
ABOUT the
BARTENDER
From MMA fighter and bodyguard to a PhD in Pastoral Counseling, Brian Grasso — The Buddha Bartender — was built on dualities. He’s a tattooed fighter with a heart for philosophy, a counselor who knows the value of a strong pour. Over the last three decades, he’s worked with Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and global brands like Nike and the Millennium Institute of Sport, speaking on leadership, mindset, and human connection at retreats and conferences worldwide. Today, he blends grit and grace behind the bar, creating spaces where people slow down, lean in, and wake up — one story and one sip at a time
