Paris 2024 Cocktail Olympics

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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Forest Distillery

From humble beginnings in 2014, when Lindsay and Karl Bond began home distilling with foraged botanicals from Macclesfield Forest, the Forest Distillery has grown to international acclaim. Relocating to the iconic Cat & Fiddle in the Peak District, their gin has won two double-gold medals at the San Francisco Spirit Awards and is now featured in the world’s finest bars and restaurants. Despite this growth, they remain a small, independent distillery, continuing to use traditional methods and locally foraged ingredients to ensure the fresh, natural flavors in every bottle.

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Robust Hun

Seasoned Mixologist

Robust Hun is a seasoned mixologist of key note who holds the title of the schweppes mixologist competition winner which was hosted in Botswana in the year 2022 and hasnt had a contender to take the title from her. Her niche is serving robust recipes of cocktails that you do not easily find in restaurants and always gives guests an experience with her cocktails.

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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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