Stories from behind the bar
Stories Vincenzo Santospagnuolo My Story The Dreamer Nationality: Italian Occupation: Bartender Workplace: Louie, London UK Favorite Cocktail: Sazerac, Old Fashioned Favorite Spirit: Tequila What inspired you to become a bartender: I’m from Sicily and I was inspired to become a bartender by my uncle because he worked in hospitality his whole life, and when I was a […]
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Stories Daniele Fierro My Story Bartender in London Nationality: Italian Occupation: Bartender Workplace: The Coral room, London, UK Favorite Cocktail: Vieux Carre Favorite Spirit: Bourbon Whisky What inspired you to become a bartender: The aspiration to engage with a new world through innovative approaches to presenting and serving customers. Tell me about your bartending journey and how
Stories Claudio Iucolino My Story Drink and Taste Nationality: Italian Occupation: Bartender, Spirit Brand Ambassador Workplace: Louie, London and U.K. Favorite Cocktail: Dry Martini Favorite Spirit: Scotch Whisky What inspired you to become a bartender: When I was at high school my teacher has put on a movie, Cocktail, 1988 by Roger Donaldson, with Tom Cruise (Brian Flanagan) hence
Stories Mattia Iacopini My Story From Italy to Manchester Nationality: Italian Occupation: Bar Manager Workplace: Hotel Indigo, Manchester Favorite Cocktail: Negroni Favorite Spirit: Rum What inspired you to become a bartender: What inspired me were the herbs from my garden and subsequently the Bartender Academy I did in London. Tell me about your bartending journey and how you got
Syrup Rosemary Syrup by Mattia Magi Aromatic, Herbal, Sweet Method: Cooked Preparation Time: 45 min Cocktail Suggestion: Last Word Spirit Suggestion: Tequila Ingredients Fresh Rosemary 20 gr Water 200 ml Granulated Sugar 200 gr Steps Start by bringing water and rosemary to a boil. Reduce the heat, incorporate sugar, and stir until completely dissolved. Allow the mixture
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Stories Mattia Lufrano My Story Members Club Nationality: Italian Occupation: Bartender Workplace: Chiltern Firehouse, London UK Favorite Cocktail: Martinez Favorite Spirit: Tequila What inspired you to become a bartender: Started in Italy, in the club where I worked. I was so fascinated by the brilliant skills of my “mentor” at the time. That’s how it started, throwing bottles
Stories Nicola Loiacono My Story The Style Nationality: Italian Occupation: Senior Bartender Workplace: Mr Fogg’s Society of Exploration, London Favorite Cocktail: Boulevardier Favorite Spirit: Whisky What inspired you to become a bartender: My inspiration was born when I was a child, when I was at the bar with my dad and I saw all those coloured bottles, not knowing
Stories Domenico Di Bucchianico My Story Ded’y’cated Nationality: Italian Occupation: Online Entrepreneur, Content Creator Workplace: London UK Favorite Cocktail: Singapore Sling Favorite Spirit: Tequila What inspired you to become a bartender: I found inspiration while attending hospitality school, initially drawn to learning cooking and aspiring to become a chef. However, my interests quickly expanded to encompass a
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Stories Romeo Bucciarelli My Story Bartender Life Nationality: Italian Occupation: Bartender Workplace: Cahoots, London UK Favorite Cocktail: Negroni Favorite Spirit: Whisky What inspired you to become a bartender: I got the inspiration to become a bartender by accident. I started working out of necessity as a bartender in a bathhouse in my country during the summer season
Infusions Mushroom Gin by Mattia Magi Herbal, Earthy, Umami Method: Maceration Preparation Time: 15 min Cocktail Suggestion: Gin Sour Spirit Suggestion: Gin Ingredients Gin 700 ml Porcini Mushroom 50 gr Steps Combine gin and porcini mushrooms in a jar, allowing them to infuse for a couple of days. Once the infusion period is complete, strain the mixture into
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