Chicago native wins title of World Class Bartender of the Year.

Chicago native wins title of World Class Bartender of the Year.
Chicago native wins title of World Class Bartender of the Year.

Chicago native wins title of World Class Bartender of the Year.

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Chicago native, Charles Joly, beat out 47 other internationally acclaimed bartenders to take the title of this year’s World Class Bartender of the Year in London. He’s the first American to do so and talks about what goes into creating the perfect cocktail. Photo Courtesy of Flickr/ Gabriel Amadeus