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

Hit the Hay

This recipe was inspired by the sweetness of Hayman's old Tom gin, leading me to create a nightcap style cocktail by upping the sweetness even more with

The F-Reunion

For this creation I focused on its ease of reproduction at home. When something is good, balanced and easy to make, you want to try it and share it with

Entstation.Eden

Light and refreshing, taste of the herbals, because of the Chartreuse and the complexity of the Old Tom Gin.

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

Cocktail Dress

Add all ingredients into the mixing glass and stir with ice cubes Strain into martini glass Garnish with lemon twist

Goddess of the Luo River

The berry notes of rose mixed with dates draw you into the cocktail, then the dates blend seamlessly with the herbal notes of old Tom gin, and the floral

Passion of the Cow

This cocktail has wonderful tropical/tiki vibes coming from the passion fruit and the lime juice with nice complimenting tangy notes from the blood orange.

Three Wisemen

Negroni alternative

old tom afternoon tea

A combination of spices, floral and tea aromas and a fresh and sweet taste

The Echo

The Lapsang tea adds a touch of earthy smoke while fino sherry balances out the richness of the Italian Vermouth and the Old Tom Style Gin. The Orange

Old Tom Bliss

Old Tom Bliss is exotically flavoured , The first sip of the cocktail broadens and taste buds all in one sip. Perfect cocktail to showcase gin rich, rounded

Gin Rummy

We liked how well Hayman's Old Tom Gin worked in a Tom Collins, as it seemed to benefit from the soda spreading out the profile of the spirit. Egg whites

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

Lady Mondegreen

Lady Mondegreen is an homage to the famous classic White Lady, a reference to the colour of the drink, but most importantly a symbol of creating something

Haiman Orange

Shake quickly, the temperature of the cup should not be too high, and drink briefly

My Favorite Flannel

A lot of my customers shy away from gin cocktails because they assume anything with gin will taste like "pine needles". I wanted to make something