2023 entries

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

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Hayman's Eden

I have always loved using Balsamic Vinegar in cocktails and i wanted to do a twist of the classic Strawberry and Balsamic, and I find both Raspberry and

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An Increasingly Close Relationship

I wanted to combine the historic elements of British Gin with the complex modern flavours often found in Japan, utilising a yuzu-flavoured sake. Balancing

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Negron-Dog

Cheers!

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Sound & Color

The origin of this cocktail came from a hot spring afternoon where the only thing I really wanted was a brazillian lemonade. When I got to work that evening

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Lovebug

Floral on the palate with a zesty finish

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Pallas's cat

Sour&sweet balance ,seed wood flower &fruit step by step clear.

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Iwakura's Accomplishment

Inspired by the 1st diplomatic mission by Japan that came to Europe in 1872, The Iwakura mission. The cockrail takes ingredients from countries visited

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Tellus Fizz

The aroma is lemon verbena, citrus and juniper berry. The mid-palate has apple, ginger, fruit, floral, almond, lemon. The finish is a smooth juniper berry

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Blood in the Gulf Stream

A little bit of Campari is the perfect ingredient for toning down the sweetness of the cocktail. Not to mention the fun color!

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The Ivy League

The Ivy League was inspired by spring walks through my local botanical gardens, with the fragrance of anise scented herbs and plump summer berries.

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1901

lovely botanical notes in the gin are given contrast by the chocolate and sherry, all lengthened by the tonic water and the absinthe reinforces the licorice

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Mint Condition

Talking with a regular about how much he wanted a dessert martini that was more like an actual martini. Became a bet. Bet won.

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Dillinger

Fresh, herbal

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Bunny Trap

Hong Kong (China)/ 2023 March/ Law - Love gin tonic for years, or even just straight gin. Have this opportunity to try this mix at friend's place and like

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"O"

The cinnamon syrup should be concentrated made with Sri Lankan cinnamon sticks and few pieces of Star Anise ( ratio is 250 gr cinnamon sticks , 5 pics

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retro and trend

I'm useing kyoho grapes, all red grapes are acceptable. I'm useing sweet basil leafs, the most popular basil.

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