2023 entries

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

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Fleming's Lab

Think the gin equivalent of a Oaxaca Old Fashioned and Penicillin lovechild.

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Paper rose

Pour all the wine into a mixing glass and stir well. Pour it into a martini glass.

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Jackfruit Tom Yum

Introducing a truly unique creation that harnesses the vibrant and exotic flavours of South East Asia. Drawing on the delightful familiarity of jackfruit

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Port of Call

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

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CARE Package

Be mindful of adding too much tonic, it can become bitter if so. We keep our wash line lower for this reason.

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Hayday Spritz

This cocktail is meant to be enjoyed by everyone, and so it is exceedingly replicable. You don't even need cocktail equipment! Likewise, if unavailable,

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Sympathy For Nature

An herbivorous yet balanced drink.

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Bleeding Heart

Named for the deep reddish purple colour of the blackberries that gives the cocktail its pink hue, this cocktail was originally designed as a Valentine's

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Old Money

I came up with the name as a play on the money aspect of the Filthy Rich, adding the "Old" paying homage to the star of the show, Old Tom Gin!

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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

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Mountain Walk

A sweet & sour cocktail with fair amount of acerbic and a touch of bitterness. Flavour starts with soft mint freshness and develops with nice and

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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

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Hay Hay Man

Designed as a take on a Vesper / Martinez Hybrid showcasing both Hayman's Old Tom Gin and Hayman's Sloe Gin

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Lilac Calling

Just about an hour away from my hometown of Buffalo NY, lies a beautiful celebration of lilac each spring in Rochester, NY. Rochester was once known as

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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

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Gin Lane

Make sure to breathe in and smell the aroma of the drink before taking the first sip to embrace the full experience and natural taste of the Cocktail

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