Bartenders

Youri Michel aka ‘Youricane’

Type

Bartenders

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

I was born in the South of France but my dad is originally from Italy and my Mum is from Cameroon.  I’m a cocktail myself!!!

WHERE DO YOU/HAVE YOU WORKED?

Now I'm at Initiative Group and I was at WYLD/Lounge Bar at W London - previously I worked at MOMO’s Restaurant Kemia bar.

FAVORITE BARS?

Connaught Bar for a drink by myself. Number 3 for a drink and then to party and Social Eating House for a drink on a date.

FAVOURITE DRINK?

NEGRONI - for its bitterness also because it’s an announcement for an amazing night out…

Bad ass barman/rock n roll moment?

Everyday behind the bar!… from my working flair to making drinks and also jumping on the bar, playing with guests.

Ever done it on a bar?

As I said its everyday, Rock and Roll is the energy which makes you carry on.

What's next for you?

What do you have to offer?!  I’m really interested about bar consulting but also I’ll try to settle down my personal life.

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

A lady saying to me: “my girlfriend and I live next door do you want to come?“ for the best. The worst is anything and everything coming out of a drunk guest’s mouth.

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

I’m scared of water… but I handle alcohol very well!

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

The Cheeky Chick…. 10 Cane Rum infused with coriander seeds, Velvet Falernum liquer, fresh lime juice, pomegranate juice and creole bitter.

How do you like your Martini?

Dry.  With a lemon twist in coupette glass

What did you want to be as a kid?

Everything that I am now but with more money!!!!