Joburg's Eugene Thompson took home R60 000 and an enviable brandy collection with this gingery, herby brandy cocktail, winning the 2012 FHM Brandy Cocktail of the year competition.
Chill a martini glass; shake rooibos tea, honey, ginger liquor, sugar syrup and brandy. Strain into martini glass; finish off with a lemon twist on the top.