Ada Coleman and the Savoy’s American Bar

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🗓️ 5 February 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Ada Coleman was head bartender at the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel in London in the early 20th century. She created a cocktail that is still served today, and she's an enduring icon of the bartending industry.

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