Entries to 2023 Hayman's Old Tom, New Cocktail Competition

Hit the Hay

This recipe was inspired by the sweetness of Hayman's old Tom gin, leading me to create a nightcap style cocktail by upping the sweetness even more

When The Party's Over

The tasting profile is a balanced, almost spring-like taste. Gin and citrus forward with slight essence of chamomile.

Nectar of Eden

Keeping some of the flesh of the peach allows for a visually stunning cocktails after a stir

Home With Bells On

The bright, vegetal bell pepper works with the fino to complement the Old Tom's earthy characteristics and gives it a beautiful savoury element, whereas

Tomatico

For those who like it more seasoned: Add Salt/Pepper For those who like it spicy: Add a few drops of Tabasco

All the Bells and Whistles

Using a frothing wand in place of a dry shake provides a lively effervescence when served, highlighting this drink's garden-patch flavor profile and

McManus

Warming notes of sweet ginger followed by a hint of fiery cinnamon enhancing the body and flavors of the gin.

Tom and the Witch

The cocktail is fresh, easy to drink, with rich notes of saffron. Perfect for an Italian sunset aperitif

Summer Fix

I love the idea of crushable summer cocktails but don't like a glass full of juice. In Georgia, there isn't anything more significant of summer

Autumm soul

My inspiration was take all of the autumm flavors like a Merlot wine and green apples, mix with Old Tom Haymans gin because walking together, I'm

Sherry Hill Gang

Made it with stuff in house for cocktail hour to celebrate both of us leaving our jobs. Dried cherries with pits from Pakistani market. Can't eat

No Place Like Home

The "No Place Like Home" is spirit-forward, starting off with rich notes of leather & dried fruit. The bright floral notes of Hayman's

Spicy kiss !

Well all the around the World women rules as bartenders! So this is dedicated to my lovely girlfriend who likes her cocktails fizzy, refreshing and spicy

Beyond the Garden Gate

I grew up reading every book that I could get my hands on – and my imagination always put myself in the midst of the story... selling my hair alongside

Port of Call

I used Fonseca Siroco Extra Dry White Port & Rothman and Winter Apricot Liqueur.

Not Quite Negroni

I came up with this drink for the Haymans Old Tom competition, I love a Negroni and I love Cream Soda.