UK Champion
Mikey Ball
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Q and A with the winner
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Current bar:
Artesian Bar The Langham Hotel, London
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Previous bars:
Alvinos , Newcastle Crazy Pedros, Manchester Empire, Liverpool
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Personal industry icon:
Tim Ward
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Favourite industry book:
The Barbook
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Where would you guest shift?
Nomad, New York.
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Where do you find inspiration?
In music and art.
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Single or Double Strain?
Double.
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Life goal?
To own my own business.
The winning serve
8th Merchant
- 50ml No.3 Gin
- 10ml Spice Honey
- Conifer Resin bitters
Garnish: Grapefruit discard and Pine Sprig Method: Add all ingredients to mixing glass, stir down lightly and strain over blocked ice. Garnish with Pine Sprig and discarded Grapefruit.
Similar serve
White Lady

- 45ml No.3 Gin
- 22.5ml Triple sec
- 22.5ml Lemon Juice
- 10ml Sugar Syrup
- Lemon
- Garnish with a lemon zest twist
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain back into Shaker. Dry Shake (without ice) and strain into chilled glass.
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