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Aucklander Crowned Cocktail Champion

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Barney Toy from Auckland’s Suite Bar is jetting off to Jamaica after being crowned the winner of Appleton Estate Rum’s fifth National Cocktail Invitational last night at Wellington’s Matterhorn bar.

The Auckland bartender impressed judges with his standout Beetroot Mai Tai, a delicious fusion of Appleton Estate 8 Year Old, Homemade Beetroot syrup, Orgeat, Pimento Dram, fresh lime juice and bitters.

Barney will represent New Zealand in the Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum 2011 Bartender Tour to Jamaica. He will take part in the showcase with other cocktail making elite from the South Pacific and Caribbean including Australia, Cayman Islands, Barbados, St Maarten and St Kitts.

Barney Toy’s winning recipe

I Got Beetroot on My Tie
60ml Appleton Estate 8 Year Old
30ml Homemade Beetroot syrup
15ml Orgeat
5ml Pimento Dram
30ml Fresh lime juice
2 dash Peychaud’s Bitters

Shake hard and strain on ice in a very fancy short glass. Garnish with sprig of sage and enjoy.


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