Paris 2024 Cocktail Olympics

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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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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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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