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

Le Chiffre

While working on for recipes for the spring menu at Atchafalaya in New Orleans, I was inspired to make a Vesper riff with classic New Orleans style improvements.

Pickling Gimlet

pickled food

Fleming's Lab

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

Old Man About Town

Created by Stuart Hudson in March 2023 for the Hayman's Old Tom Gin Cocktail Competition

Strawberry Spring

If not using a house strawberry syrup, reduce simple to 1/4 oz.

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

Cracks On The Piano

On the basis of Penicillin cocktail, red grape juice is added to make it easier to drink. Fresh ginger juice is selected because it can strengthen the

Old Bols

The old bols, a creation inspired by old fashion. It was invented in the second half of the 19th century. I then had the idea to rework the old tom like

Peach sour!

Amaretto sour was invented to Cyprus as the story says! A special dedication to the Cypriot bartender who created the cocktail and recently passed on ...

Saturday Morning Cartoons

I was sitting with a group of friends one night and we were talking about breakfast cereal and how the fruity cereals are basically just a combination

Sixpence Posset

The Sixpence Posset came from the concept of making a drink that people may have been able to create a version of during times of turmoil when Old Tom

Tiamaat

Flavor-profile adjustments: Replace Sprite with Soda or Lemonade

New Day New Life

This cocktail, some alcohol, coffee flavor, fruity, some sweet and sour with a bit of bitterness, comfortable layers, sea salt balance the other ingredients

Mangue Roi

Bright and refreshing notes of mango and plum with an herbal finish from the Green Chartreuse

Aguita de Playa (Beach Water)

Citrus, coconuts hints, salty and mineral notes, smooth.

The Melbourne Negroni

Char the orange with a lighter or chef's torch. Express the charred orange over the cocktail prior to garnishing to release smoky oils