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Elevation

Elevation by Jay Hawman
  • Bartender: Jay Hawman
  • Bar: Gaucho Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Garnish:

Star Anise

How to make:

Kiwi Shrub - Macerate kiwi rings and star anise in a jar with the sugar at a 2:1 ratio. Allow to sit for minimum of 1 day max of 2. After this time, filter all leftover fruit and bottle up the liquid. Once done add vinegar at a 2:1 ratio with the liquid extracted. Then you have your shrub.


Infuse the gin with blueberries for 24 hours and extract the blueberries.

40ml blueberry infused gin
25ml lavender syrup
20 ml kiwi shrub
12.5ml vermouth

Shake and Double Strain
Nick and Nora
Star Anise Garnish

1 1/2 fl oz Hayman's Old Tom Gin
1/3 fl oz Dry vermouth
5/6 fl oz Lavender sugar syrup
1 cupful Blueberries (fresh)
10 ring Kiwi fruit (fresh)
2/3 fl oz White wine vinegar (Chardonnay)
3 cupful Powdered sugar (white sugar ground in mortar and pestle)
1 wedge Star anise
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