Joe Gilmore

Joseph "Joe" Patrick Gilmore
Born(1922-05-19)19 May 1922
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Died18 December 2015(2015-12-18) (aged 93)
NationalityIrish/British
Occupation(s)Bartender and mixologist
Known forHead bartender of the Savoy Hotel American Bar
SpouseMarie Zambelli
AwardsLifetime 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.

  1. ^ Nincevich, Stefano (23 December 2015). "Peter Dorelli e il "suo" Joe Gilmore". Retrieved 28 January 2017.