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Peter Dorelli

Peter Dorelli

Peter Dorelli is a true titan of bartending. A bastion of elegance and refined luxury, Mr Dorelli was one of only 10 head bartenders ever to rule over the Savoy’s American Bar, arguably the most famous bar in the world.

With over 50 years' experience in the bartending business, he has invented a lengthy list of drinks. However he is known for his Dry Martinis – always stirred, never shaken.

“I remember the first time Frank Sinatra came in – he was with Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin Mike Romanoff – the Rat Pack. There was total silence – everybody was star struck. He would take over the entire fifth floor with his entourage. Sinatra was a Dry Martini, it was Scotch for Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. They were well behaved – but we tucked them away...”

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