This article contains close paraphrasing of a non-free copyrighted source, http://www.irishnews.com/notices/livesremembered/2016/01/16/news/cocktail-king-joe-gilmore-belfast-s-barman-to-the-stars-382007/ (Copyvios report). (June 2023) |
Joseph "Joe" Patrick Gilmore | |
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Born | Belfast, Northern Ireland | 19 May 1922
Died | 18 December 2015 | (aged 93)
Nationality | Irish/British |
Occupation(s) | Bartender and mixologist |
Known for | Head bartender of the Savoy Hotel American Bar |
Spouse | Marie Zambelli |
Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award - Mixology Bar Awards |
Joseph "Joe" Gilmore (19 May 1922 – 18 December 2015)[1] was a renowned bartender and famous mixologist during the 20th century. He was Head Barman at The Savoy Hotel's American Bar from 1954 to 1976 and is recognised as the creator of numerous cocktails to mark special events and important guests, a longstanding tradition at the American Bar. Gilmore's most famous creations include Moonwalk, Link-Up, The Corpse Reviver, Lorraine, and Missouri Mule.