Ada Coleman | |
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 Ada Coleman bartending at the Savoy, circa 1920 | |
| Born | 1875 |
| Died | 1966 (aged 91) |
| Occupation | Head bartender |
| Employer | Savoy Hotel |
| Known for | Hanky-Panky cocktail |
Ada Coleman (1875–1966) was head bartender at the Savoy Hotel in London for 23 years, one of only three women to have held that position. While working at the Savoy, she invented the "hanky panky", a distinctive variation on the sweet martini cocktail.