Bartenders

Benji Purslow

Type

Bartenders

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

London

WHERE DO YOU/HAVE YOU WORKED?

Ziloufs and now Keystone Crescent.

FAVORITE BARS?

Nightjar, Public House, Pearl

FAVOURITE DRINK?

Manhattan

Bad ass barman/rock n roll moment?

Customer: I would like a long, tall fruity cocktail. Me: Certainly sir, as soon as I have finished serving this gentleman. Customer: Can’t you do two things at once?! Me: Sure I can stir this drink while calling you a cock.

Ever done it on a bar?

No.

What's next for you?

Onwards and Upwards.

Best/worst chat up lines you've heard at a bar?

Best: Would you sleep with me for £100,000? Lady: yes. Bloke: Ok now we’ve established what you are, let’s negotiate. Worst: Roses are red, Violets are blue, I’ve got a fucking knife, Now get in the van.

Tell us a secret or something we don't know?

I have a secret passion for flower arranging.

If you were to make a barchick cocktail, what would you put in it?

Jasmine-tea-knee. 37.5 Jasmine infused Tanqueray, 25ml Lemon Juice, 10ml Aperol, 5ml Maraschino, 12.5ml Grapefruit syrup.

How do you like your Martini?

Gibson, dry with Plymouth Navy

What did you want to be as a kid?

A police dog trainer.