Arey Barker
Head Mixologist at W Bali
The genius behind W Bali’s innovative creations brings award-winning status to the bar.
Balinese mixologist Arey Barker is the mastermind behind W Bali’s unique creations and Indonesia’s first runner up in the Diageo World Class competition. His goal is to become renowned as the region’s very best bartender, with inspiration stemming from top mixologists such as Joseph Boroski, Dionette Monteleone and Scotch Betty. His signature cocktail, The Clouds, is proof of his dedication to creative, daring mixology, with a refreshing and inventive fusion of sweet and sour by using unique ingredients and truly memorable flavours.
Ingredients
• 45ml gin
• 5 slices Japanese cucumber
• 20ml Chinese Spice syrup
• 20ml lemon juice
• Earl Grey foam
Preparation
• Muddle the cucumber in a mixing glass.
• Pour in all ingredients and shake well.
• Fine strain into a martini glass.
• Top with Earl Grey foam and garnish
with a slice of the cucumber.