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Brentford bar man's cocktail competition success

Posted by Jessica Thomas on Sep 25, 09 02:43 PM in People

The head cocktail mixologist at a Brentford bar has proved he knows his Singapore Slings from his Sangrias after winning two prestigious competitions.

Within the past two months, Rod Eslamieh, 32, who works at The Old Fire Station Bar and Grill in Brentford High Street, has won the London heat of the international Jack Daniels Cocktail competition and the Pepsi RAW National Cocktail Competition.

Rod won the JD sponsored contest with his cocktail called "Baritone Flip" which was inspired by Frank Sinatra- a loyal JD drinker, and will be flying to Tennessee, USA, in October to represent the city in the grand final.

The drink consisted of one whole raw egg, Jack Daniels, vanilla syrup, blackberry liqueur and a dash of red wine, served in a champagne flute and sprinkled with cinnamon on top.

"I have been a cocktail mixologist for six years and am constantly experimenting with different flavours and tastes to create perfect cocktails," said Rod from Dee Road in Richmond.

This was Rod's second taste of success as he also recently won the Pepsi RAW National Cocktail Competition, with his creation Jessica Raw-Bit. A tempting mix of Amaretto, cherry brandy, topped with Pepsi, a few drops of bitters and a squeeze of lime.

"It was great to win just one of the competitions but to win both was fantastic," said Rod.
A total of 400 hopefuls entered the competition and Rod was one of the final four who were judged at the Taste of London Event in Regent's Park.

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