2023 entries

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

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Apple Pie Illusion

Shake & Strain in a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with lemon zest and cinnamon stick

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Mikez

As the classic Old Tom drink the Martinez is arguably the precursor to the Martini/Dry Martini, I wanted to go the opposite way, and go for something a

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AHAR

AHAR is very refreshing along with slight of spicyness of ginger which is balanced with honey water. And a beautiful nose and aroma of fennel seeds. Cheers.

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50 shades of berries!

Dedicated to my mother who loves berries!!!

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old tom afternoon tea

A combination of spices, floral and tea aromas and a fresh and sweet taste

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Acacia

Whether to choose rose salt edge If you like the feeling of salt, you can dip the mouth of the cup all rose salt

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Prizzy's Fizz

floral, herby

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Strawberry Fields of Fire

With strawberry liqueur or syrup being a much maligned ingredient for cocktails, at least in my part of the world, it was difficult to secure the product.

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The Old Tom Road

Very citrus forward with orange, lemon and lime flavours before the old tom gin takes over.

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The Chapters

An elegant pinky-red short drink in appearance, with an aroma of lemon peel oil on the first note, the initial taste of Hayman's Old Tom with elegant juniper

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The Red Room

The name derives from the idea of 'opening the door' once you mix the cherry syrup at the bottom. Also, who doesn't love a good Twin Peaks reference?

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Elevation

I am in love with the aviation cocktail and kiwis and lavender is such a lovely flavour combo for this summer. Shrubs are an extremely fun and sustainable

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London by way Jerez y Asti

My take on a more fruit forward and savory Vesper.

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L'Herb Royale

Fresh basil is key for this recipe, bright and fragrant leaves will work best for this build. This cocktail is perfect to enjoy on a breezy spring afternoon

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Space Camp

This cocktail was made to explore different ways of adding acidity to a cocktail, here in the form of malic and lactic acid (blackberries and yogurt, respectively).

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Day At Sea

Inspired by the classic Army and Navy

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