COLLEEN
HUGHES
COLLEEN
HUGHES
COLLEEN
HUGHES
Haberdish, Crêpe Cellar
Kitchen & Pub, Growlers
Pourhouse and Sea Level NC
To say that Colleen Hughes is busy is an
understatement. She's in charge of designing
and maintaining the cocktail programs at not
one but four local establishments.
Recognized as the Best Charlotte Bartender
for 2016 by Thrillist.com, Hughes can be
found most nights slinging drinks at her
new home base, Haberdish. With a focus
on mill town-inspired Southern cuisine and
pre-Prohibition spirits, Hughes' Old Tom Cat
Gimlet fits perfectly with the style and theme
of the restaurant.
"This has been my summertime staple at
home for years, so I'm thrilled to bring it to my
customers at Haberdish," Hughes says.
"Old Tom Gin is a pre-Prohibition-style
gin that is much lighter and sweeter than
a London dry-style such as Beefeater or
Bombay [Sapphire]," says Hughes. "We are
bringing this gin into Haberdish by special
order, so if you want it, you'll have to cross the
border into South Carolina to find it. A simple
substitution for those wanting to make it on
their own is Hendricks Gin."
24 APRIL 2017