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

Old Lily

Intended to encapsulate the environment of the space it comes from - a large garden patio bar situated in the midst of Philadelphia's richest business

Improved Martinez

It is a very complex and structured drink with various nuances of taste ranging from the sweetness of the bitter which gives an extra nuance to the vinegar,

Sea And Palm Trees

The kaffir lime leaves need to be shredded in the shaker to better incorporate the aroma

Hayman's Bell pepper Smash

Very refreshing,fruity and funky

Unsinkable Sam

Inspired by the simple elegance of build-in-glass rum cocktails, and named after a famous ship's cat, this refreshing gin cocktail will bring you

A Kind Red

The idea behind this drink is a simple twist on classic based on the IBA cocktail Bramble; the soft taste of Old Tom in contrast with the sour coming from

It's the thyme of the season

I was doing research for a sake cocktail in my bar a few weeks ago and wanted to adapt a sake martini. So played around with some combinations and really

Sunset west

Fresh citrus and berry flavors old tom gin Embodies the elegant balance Slightly sweet taste and alcohol feel suitable after a meal

Sunspot

When it came to the idea of a modern classic, what defines a classic in my head is accessible ingredients, a simple spec, standout flavours and something

Blue Tom

fruity&creamy Taste like blue berry cheese cake. The thyme also matched with the herbs in Hayman's Old Tom. Because the garnish is reused by the

Old Churchill

Any dry cider will be a good cider, however I heavily suggest a vintage cider, like The Winston 2020 bottling which brings out the subtle citrus notes

The Tom Clemens

This is my attempt to elevate the Tom Collins to a higher and more modern level. Much as "Mr Collins" used the tastes appreciated then, I, "Mr

Pear Gimlet

Darren Mynes, CLIPPER Bar, Auckland New Zealand, 2023

Ginception

As a bartender, I love experimenting with different cocktail recipes. One day, I was particularly inspired by the versatility of gin and decided to create

Old Harbour

Inspired by once fresh imports to old London this well balanced sipper will leave you thinking of sea air and new opportunity.

The Five Daughters

Bright and fruit forward with deep undercurrents of herbal smokiness and velvety texture from the honey and rooibos. These flavors create an incredibly