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IRON (BAR) CHEF
BARTENDERS BATTLE FOR BEST THEMED COCKTAIL
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hree barmasters. Three “secret” ingredients. One judge. Will Beijing’s confident mixologists fumble when faced with an unusual condiment or fruit? Or can they concoct a drink to impress one tough taster? In the spirit of Iron Chef, we put our bartenders to the test by announcing a secret ingredient, giving them ten minutes to mix, and finding out just how creative a cocktail can get.
THE CONTESTANTS
Tao Chao, Beer Mania
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Jack Zhou, Groovy Schillers
February 2014
Jerry Zheng, D&M Bar
photoS: mitchell pe masilun
Gordon Kutil, The Big Smoke Bistro
THE JUDGE