in parting

R.E.S.P.E.C.T

Clockwise from top left: Dick Bradsell, gaz regan, Tomas Estes, Douglas Ankrah, Joe Gilmore

Raising our glasses to those who have passed. They may have left this earth but their bright personalities, amazing talent, mentorship and outstanding contributions to the world of drinks live on. Here’s looking at you…

Henry Besant (March 2013) Notable bartender, co-founder of drinks consultancy Worldwide Cocktail Club, co-creator of Olmeca Altos Tequila and the Tahona Society.

Sasha Petraske (August 2015) Founder of Milk & Honey in New York and London as well as bars including Little Branch, Dutch Kills, Middle Branch and Attaboy.

Joe Gilmore (December 2015) Former head bartender of The American Bar at The Savoy hotel in London. Dick Bradsell (February 2016) The godfather of the cocktail revival in London and name behind the legendary Dick’s Bar at The Atlantic. Creator of cocktails including Espresso Martini, Bramble, Russian Spring Punch and the Treacle.

John Lermayer (June 2018) Highly acclaimed bartender, mentor and award-winning founder of Sweet Liberty in Miami, a city that held him in such high esteem, June 21st is officially John Lermayer Day. gaz regan (November 2019) World-renowned bartender, educator and author of books including The Joy of Mixology and The Negroni: A gaz regan Notion.

Tomas Estes (April 2021) The official tequila ambassador, co-founder of Ocho Tequila and Café Pacifico restaurants, author of The Tequila Ambassador and the man responsible for changing perception of the tequila category.

Douglas Ankrah (August 2021) Creator of the Porn Star Martini, co-founder of the Soho-based LAB bar.