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Hayman’s Distillery
8a Weir Road
London
SW12 0NA

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We are a 12-minute walk from Balham station (Northern line, zone 3 Overground and Underground) or a 15-minute walk from Clapham South station (Northern line, zone 2 Underground).

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The Original Gin Martini

You will need…

50ml Hayman’s London Dry Gin
10ml dry vermouth

Steps to make…

Add all ingredients to a chilled mixing glass, and stir for 20-30 seconds.

Strain into a chilled Martini glass. Express (squeeze) the oils of a lemon peel over the cocktail. Garnish with the lemon peel and a green olive – for the best of both.

If possible, freeze your martini glass for up to an hour before making your drink. This will not only give the glass a frosted finish but, more importantly, will keep your martini perfectly crisp and chilled.

Enjoy!