Man oh man! I got an education last night from Jaume Beato, lead bartender at Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar at the Marriott Hotel County Hall. From a crash course in the history and global reach of gin (Gillray’s keeps close to 70 different gins behind the bar) to how to mix a classic cocktail, Beato proved his merit with affable demeanour.
Here, the adept barman is pictured working on a Zacapa rum based cocktail – The Last Instinct – for yours truly. After Jaume’s liquid lessons, I got a steak. Stay tuned for a review of my meal excellent meal at Gillray’s to be published here on the blog soon.
