DIMITRI LEZINSKA
GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADOR

Dimitri Lezinska is one of France’s most influential bartenders. Living in London for the last 11 years, he has perfected his craft at some of the UK’s top cocktail bars including the legendary Atlantic Bar, Mash, Eclipse and as the manager of one of the most highly acclaimed bars in London, LAB.

Celebrity customers of Dimitri’s have included Robert de Niro, Brad Pitt, David Beckham, Madonna, Robbie Williams and Beyonce.

Dimitri was born and raised in Paris before moving to the French Alps on the Italian border where he studied catering. It was here, says Dimitri, that he first developed an interest in experimenting with different combinations of fresh ingredients to create a sensory experience.

“There’s a strong epicurean tradition in France particularly in the Cognac region, the home of Grey Goose. We are very proud of the quality of our food and drink and I think we have an appreciation and understanding of how to achieve exceptional flavours by demanding the very best ingredients. Every day, the Grey Goose maître de chai applies this rule to the creation of Grey Goose and I apply the same rule to the creation of Grey Goose cocktails.”

Dimitri now has the enviable role of Grey Goose Global Brand Ambassador travelling around the world demonstrating the art of cocktail making.

“If you want to make the world’s best tasting cocktails,” says Dimitri, “it makes sense to begin with the world’s best tasting vodka, Grey Goose. Every ingredient you then add is there for a reason so seek out the best. You should never compromise. After all, the result is a work of art.”

And Dimitri’s favourite Grey Goose cocktail? The Grey Goose classic martini – a truly classic cocktail which allows the smooth, rounded flavour to go unmasked and fully appreciated. And with a nod to his own French origins and those of Grey Goose, Dimitri says his favourite garnish is a single gherkin - “C’est ma joie de vivre!”
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