James Bond, Big Ben & The Perfect Martini | Ago Perrone | At The Bar

Описание: Big Ben. James Bond. And a Martini trolley that’s become part of London folklore.

In this episode of At The Bar, we’re joined by Ago Perrone - Director of Mixology at London’s multi-award-winning Connaught Bar.

Yes, we talk Martinis. A lot.

But we also get into:

Stirred vs shaken (and whether you’d correct James Bond)
Russell Crowe’s surprising cocktail order
What it takes to maintain world-class standards for 17 years
And why Ago sees himself as a mentor to the next generation

Ago even swaps sides and delivers a full Connaught Martini experience - complete with bespoke bitters, silent stirring and a pour from height.

On the table:

🍸 The Connaught Martini, made properly
🥃 English whisky put to the test
🕵🏻‍♂️ A LOT of chat about Pierce Brosnan
🎥 Ago’s parallel life as an exhibiting photographer
🍒 A Dream Drink inspired by Lake Como and Japan

As ever, Jack Sotti is behind (and briefly in front of) the bar, while Matty White and Jon Almond try to behave themselves.

Let us know in the comments:
👉 Stirred or shaken?
👉 Your Bond of choice?
👉 And have you ever corrected someone’s Martini order?

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⏱️ Chapters: jump to your favourite moment:

01:26 - Introducing Ago Perrone
02:39 - Welcome Drink: Margaritas & Mexican influence
07:23 - Ago’s journey: Lake Como to London
13:09 - This or That? (Shaken vs Stirred, Bond & more)
14:45 - Pierce Brosnan & serving James Bond
21:17 - Mailbox: English Whisky (The Heart Cut)
26:00 - Winner Stays On: Cocktail Showdown
28:24 - Ago takes over the bar
40:28 - Tasting the Connaught Martini
42:53 - Ago the photographer
49:59 - Jack’s Dream Drink for Ago

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