Stories from behind the bar
Stories Esley Gunaratne My Story The Old School Bartender Nationality: Sri Lankan, British Occupation: Head Bartender Workplace: The Egerton House Hotel. London Favorite Cocktail: Vodka Dry Martini Favorite Spirit: Vodka What inspired you to become a bartender: Well, I believe it was since I was starting to study Food and Beverage Diploma in Hotel School in Sri Lanka, just after […]
Stories Giuseppe Ragusa My Story Alla tua! Nationality: Italian Occupation: Bar Supervisor Workplace: Margot Restaurant Favorite Cocktail: Martinez Favorite Spirit: Scotch Whisky What inspired you to become a bartender: I think that being a bartender is way more than what people think it is nowadays. It’s a lifestyle, it’s studying and it’s detail-catching everything everyday. The knowledge and
Fermented Balsamic Kombucha by Francesco Pittala Aromatic, Balsamic, Herbal Method: Brew Preparation Time: 30 min Cocktail Suggestion: Mizuwari Spirit Suggestion: Whisky Ingredients Water 1700 gr Caster Sugar 300 gr Tea Bags 9 Piece Eucalyptus Leaves 100 gr Starter Liquid 200 ml Steps Begin by brewing the tea bags in cold water for 4-5 hours. After this, strain the
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Stories Francesco Rossetto My Story Reflections of a Bartender Nationality: Italian Occupation: Bar Manager Workplace: Singapore Favorite Cocktail: Last Word Favorite Spirit: Whisky What inspired you to become a bartender: I’ve asked myself this question many times and I still ask myself, especially when things get difficult or even just to get some self motivation. Many different people
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Stories Andrea Griffi My Story Believe in yourself Nationality: Italian Occupation: Bartender Workplace: Eralora, Acqui Terme, Piemonte, Italia Favorite Cocktail: Gin Fizz Favorite Spirit: Gin What inspired you to become a bartender: I was inspired by my mentor and friend, Stefano Ricci. He taught me the basic concepts and techniques to start this job as best I
Stories Michele Lombardi My Story From Teenage Dream to London’s Cocktail Scene Nationality: Italian Occupation: Head Mixologist Workplace: Quaglinos’s Bar, London Favorite Cocktail: De la Louisiane Favorite Spirit: Rye Whiskey What inspired you to become a bartender: Well, to be honest I was 16 when I started to tend the bar and it was the family business. What
Fermented Ginger Bug by Mattia Magi Aromatic, Spice, Fresh Method: Maceration Preparation Time: 20 min Cocktail Suggestion: Penicillin Cocktail Spirit Suggestion: Whisky Ingredients Ginger Diced 30 gr Water 500 ml Granulated Sugar 10 gr Steps Start by heating water and dissolving sugar in it. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. In a jar, combine the sugar
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Syrups Lavender Syrup by Mattia Magi Floral, Aromatic, Sweet Method: Cooked Preparation Time: 45 min Cocktail Suggestion: Last Word Spirit Suggestion: Tequila Ingredients Dried Lavender 20 gr Water 200 ml Granulated Sugar 200 gr Steps Begin by bringing water to a boil, then pause the heating process and introduce lavender to infuse for a duration of 30
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Liqueurs Sage Limoncello by Mattia Magi Herbal, Citrus, Fresh Method: Infusion Preparation Time: 1 h Cocktail Suggestion: Tom Collins Spirit Suggestion: Gin Ingredients Vodka 700 ml Water 250 ml Sugar 400 gr Lemon Zest of 10 Piece Sage 20 Leave Steps Pour the vodka, lemon zest, and sage leaves into a jar and shake well. Keep the mixture
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Stories Dat – Dennis Luu My Story A Journey of Passion Nationality: Vietnam Occupation: Brand Ambassador Workplace: Bacardi Vietnam Limited Favorite Cocktail: Rum Negroni Favorite Spirit: Rum, Scotch Whisky What inspired you to become a bartender: Maybe it was because of the art of making drinks, or maybe because it’s super fun to work in a bar. It all
