Paris 2024 Cocktail Olympics

Jamie Zalinski

Head bartender at Five Little Pigs

Jamie Zalinski is the Head Bartender at Five Little Pigs in Wallingford, Oxford, UK. Known for pouring the perfect pint and keeping Prosecco glasses filled, Jamie also crafts the restaurant's monthly seasonal cocktails. His creations emphasize seasonality, locality, and sustainability, ensuring a diverse and flavorful range of drinks. Jamie's commitment to using locally-sourced, sustainable ingredients enhances each cocktail and aligns with Five Little Pigs' environmental values, offering guests a memorable drinking experience.

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Sam Patel

Seasoned Mixologist

Sam, the creative force behind @coventrycocktails on Instagram, is a passionate amateur mixologist based in Coventry. Sam crafts cocktails that are targeted to home enthusiasts using classic and modern techniques. Notably, Sam is one of the only to have a cocktail published in Difford’s Guide—the Painkiller Old Fashioned. Sam’s creations reflect a deep love for mixology through engaging posts, vibrant photography, and expertly curated recipes.

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Double Dutch Drinks

Raissa and Joyce de Haas, founders of Double Dutch, grew up in the Netherlands and transformed their passion for vibrant drinks into a business. They developed unique mixers like Cucumber & Watermelon and Pomegranate & Basil, quickly gaining popularity. Their entrepreneurship thesis became the blueprint for Double Dutch, a brand known for creativity, energy, and sustainability.

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Udara Vidanage

Head bartender

Veteran bartender and mixologist with 9 years of experience passionate for local ingredients,providing friendly and engaging customers services. Acquired rich knowledge of the beverage world and skilled at quickly and efficiently producing high quantity cocktails.

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