Justin Morales’ honorable mention cocktail entry, Sunshine on a Cloudy Day featuring Brockmans Gin.

Justin Morales, Bar Manager of The Blind Pig in Hartford received an honorable mention for his cocktail entry in the 2017 World Gin Day #Brocktail Cocktail Competition. Morales’ entry, Sunshine on a Cloudy Day, was created with Brockmans Gin, Hartford Flavor Company’s Wild Moon Lavender, Creme De Poire, grapefruit juice, fresh lemon juice and a basil leaf for garnish. Morales is one of four bartenders from the U.S. to receive the Honorable Mention designation, including Brett Henderson from Newburyport, Massachusetts, Orion Berge from New York City and Alberto Martinez from Edgewater, New Jersey. Sebastian Stanczyk of Glasgow, Scotland was named the 2017 Global Winner with his cocktail, Ginto the Wild, featuring Brockmans Gin, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Smoked berry ketchup, maple syrup, foraged pine mist with a berry and sesame crisp on the side.