“There are already too many rules to remember in life, so your Martini shouldn’t come with a set of instructions as well.” It’s a somewhat surprising, but refreshing perspective coming from Alessandro Palazzi, head bartender at Dukes Hotel, a London cocktail institution. This intimate bar is tucked away off a London side street with a slight air of exclusivity, and a “smart casual” dress code. However, as you sink comfortably into your lounge chair, Palazzi and his staff are quick to make…
