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

Pear Gimlet

Darren Mynes, CLIPPER Bar, Auckland New Zealand, 2023

Botany Bay

When coming up with this cocktail for the Hayman Old Tom Gin competition, I was inspired while reading the rules when it said it can be blended. Frozen

Sunday Afternoon

Don't put too many mint leaves into the shaker. 6 leaves are enough to get a nice refreshing aroma for this cocktail. If your leaves are very small,

Inez

Inspired by the cocktails Martinez and Tom Collins, this refreshing cocktail has it origin from Tia Inez a older lady that sold tea lemonades with fermented

Elevation

I am in love with the aviation cocktail and kiwis and lavender is such a lovely flavour combo for this summer. Shrubs are an extremely fun and sustainable

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

Toms orchard

Using fresh English spring ingredients to compliment the gins botanicals with the use of honey and ginger then using English apple cider instead of apple

Tom And Coco

The concept behind the Tom and Coco is the singularity of two cocktails - the Valencia Martini and the Highball, that combines the best elements of two

GB Highball

Hayman's Old Tom gin's citrusy notes and sweetness are greatly complimented by the bitterness of grapefruit. The addition of ginger beer rounds

Kendra's Secret

Add all the ingredients to cold shaker and shake gently for 18-20 seconds. Double strain into the sling glass after adding fresh ice. Enjoy!

Swing Easy

The source of this glass of wine is actually one of my creations when a swing dancer came to the bar for a drink. I asked her that she didn't drink

Old English Coffee

The addition of Old Tom gin not only fits thematically with the drink, but also provides subtle citrus and juniper notes whilst giving the drink a rounded

The Commonwealth

It's also very good with a mint sprig, I didn't have it in the picture and for the sake of simplicity I left it out but it highlights the botanicals

Loose Yourself

Hayman old tom has always been a favorite spirit for me. Loose yourself is about just what it says, loose yourself for a moment. I created a drink, that

Amukan

Amukan is a word that comes from the Mapudungun, an ancient Chilean Mapuche culture, which means to travel. I want amukan to be able to reach all parts

Duality

This cocktail is a contemporary take on the Martinez cocktail. Using a balance of sweet and bitter, the saline brings out the best of both for a harmonious