(Photographer: Cliff Choong)

Diageo World Class Malaysia 2014 Bartender

Full Name: Samuel Mesol
Nickname: Sam
D.O.B.: 21.02.1989
Hometown: Keningau, Sabah
Something funny:
Once a customer asked me where the toilet was, instead of telling her the direction I asked if she wanted a jug or a glass because I heard Long Island instead of toilet. After that she kept calling me toilet.
What kind of customers do you like?
The kind who like to share about anything new, crazy and funny. Also, those who put her/his trust in me to decide the best place for a good party *evil chuckle*
Which part of your job do you enjoy the most?
Creating new cocktail and learning about how to manage a bar.
What do you usually drink when you are not working?
Beer

Career history:
2012 - Current – Seven Ate Nine/Tujo, Souled Out – Bartender/Bar Supervisor
2010-2012 - Seven Ate Nine/Supper Club, Sould Out - Bartender-Bar Captain
2009 Envie Club, Kuala Lumpur - Bar Back

World Class Recipes

First Challenge

Don Basilio
Ingredients:
Don Julio Anejo
DOM Benedictine
Campari
homemade syrup
fresh lime juice
pineapple can fruit
pineapple juice
basil leaves

Garnish:
pineapple cubes
basil leaf

Method:
Add ingredients to glass, muddle
Shake and strain
Serve