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

Wandermeadow

Inspired by the mint yogurt sauce which commonly found in India cuisine, would like to create a grassy flavor that reminds us of sunny afternoon in meadow.

Picante Tomás

The idea originally became about having a spicy margarita meet a Tom Collins. After tasting the sweetness the Old Tom Gin has possessed. I would say this

Old Tom's Banoffee

Since the Old Tom Gin is sweeter then the "regular" London Dry I wanted to make a "After Dinner" style of cocktail for the Hayman's

The Summer Redemption

Silky taste with complex layers of herbal and fruits, sweet and sour

Archangel Spritz

The Archangel is a modern classic containing muddled cucumber, gin & Aperol served up in a coup. I was inspired to make a refreshing springtime spritz

Budding Fancy

Inspired by a love of saffron and Indian cuisine this cocktail is savory, refreshing and well balanced. It's perfect on a hot summer's day and

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.

Half Your Story

Smell: Smokey orange, citrus, juniper berries, chilli. Taste: Sweet at the first, orange peel and some citrus flavors in the middle, spicy mouthful and

Golden Hour

Spiced, Refreshing

Aguita de Playa (Beach Water)

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

As Above, So Below

The classic cocktail I was hoping to play off of is an 'Army and Navy.' The last few weeks I have been away from my home and bar, spending time

Mojave Ghost

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Trampled Rose

Complex, aromatic, sweet spice with a nice round sweetness and hints of citrus.

Under a cherry blossom tree

The combination of subtle notes of Herman's Old Tom Gin with aromas of lychee and black currant complemented with jasmine green tea takes us right

Apiology

Herbaceous, strong honey and citrus notes. Hint of spices, almost creamy. I suggest using a raw honey syrup instead of standard processed honey as it

Sea And Palm Trees

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