#ReykaCompetition The Standard. I was born and raised in London so my inspiration for this cocktail comes from the fact that my family home has been in Blackheath standard since 1994, and as long as I’ve been conscious of it, the ‘Royal Standard’ pub has been there. The best part about this area is the pockets of greenery between all the housing, pubs, shops and local cafes. Making you always feel like you’re never too far from nature despite there being around 5 pubs in walking distance. The aroma of a pub will always be that of hops, spilt beer and enjoyment. Add that aroma to the local pockets of grassy areas and you have my cocktail; ‘The Standard’. I also thought that the inspiration and concept should also be inspired by a cocktail as old as if not older than the ‘Royal Standard’ pub, hence the obvious riff on a Gimlet. 50ml @reyka_vodka, 25ml IPA cordial, spritz of Freshly cut grass water. *Reduced/cooked IPA bought from ‘Royal Standard’ pub, then added sugar and citric acid (Everyone that’s ever been to Blackheath/Greenwich park will recognise that smell that lingers when the council cut the grass) @fabsting #adventurivity #Reyka #reykavodka (at Blackheath, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSc7Ig_g9sV/?utm_medium=tumblr
