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World Service,21 May 2026,26 mins

The craft of the cocktail

The Food Chain

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Making cocktails isn't just about flair - bottles spinning through the air. It's about precision, and people skills. Ruth Alexander meets three world-class bartenders to hear stories about their most glamorous customers, the dangerous ones, and what it takes to make the perfect drink. Hear about the highs and lows; from the glamour of working on a movie set to the precision, perfectionism and people skills needed to survive in this challenging job. Producers: Lexy O'Connor and Izzy Greenfield Sound Engineer: Andrew Mills Image description:

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