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Langham barman makes best Bloody Mary
Roman Foltan from The Langham Hotel in London makes Britain’s best Classic Bloody Mary, according to judges.
Foltan (left) beat 12 barmen in this year’s Tabasco British Bloody Mary Challenge last week to be selected as the UK’s leader by food writers Charles Campion and Tom Parker Bowles, mixologist Nick Strangeway and chef Mark Hix.
Meanwhile, Robin Webb (below right) from 64th and Social in Clapham walked away with the prize for best Alternative Bloody Mary
“The competition was extremely close”, said critic Campion. “We had lively debates over one or two as the standard was so high, but after revisiting all entries, these two had the edge.
“Roman’s balance of flavours was just perfect and Robin’s recipe and presentation were inspirational,” he added.
Both winners will celebrate their success with a trip to New Orleans, Louisiana, the home of Tabasco Pepper Sauce.
Competitors included:
Christian Richards Ozzatti – Strategic Drinking Ltd, London
Chris Gale – Platform Bar, London Bridge, London
Ryan Osnowski – Hinds Head, Bray
Ian Goodman – Oxo Tower Bar, London
Jack Parsons – Mint Hotel, Birmingham
Lukasz Stafin – Pollen Street Social, London
Milan Mikus – Coworth Park, Dorchester Collection
Miriam Lorandova – Quo Vadis, London
Nicolas Vierne – The Orange, Public House & Hotel, London
Nuno Pires – Hawksmoor Spitalfields, London
Robin Webb – 64th & Social, Clapham, London
Roman Foltan – Artesian Bar,The Langham Hotel