(Photographer: Cliff Choong)

Diageo World Class Malaysia 2014 Bartender

Nickname: Erik
D.O.B.: 19th May 1981
Hometown: Penang
Something funny:
Competed in the Asia Jiu-Jitsu Championship and got my ass kicked, literally.
What kind of customers do you like?
Those who are polite and humble.
Which part of your job do you enjoy the most?
The DRINKING part…
What do you usually drink when you are not working?
Vodka Redbull

Career history:
Been working in top flair bars since 1998 and recently pursuing my career in cocktail bars around KL.
I am currently the Group Bar Manager at Circus Bar Lounge at Pavilion KL.

World Class Recipes

First Challenge

Circus
Ingredients:
Tanqueray No.10 Gin
Sambuca
Punt E Mes
lychee syrup
peach puree
lime wedge
thyme
passion fruit

Garnish:
thyme leaf
passion fruit skin

Method:
Muddled, shake and strain