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Entries to 2023 Hayman's Old Tom, New Cocktail Competition
Netflix N Chill
This recipe come in when one of my regulars, Zoe wanted something fruity and tacky but yet refreshing
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
Grandpa's Tonic
This recipe was heavily inspired by my grandpa. Back home we would go to sunflower fields that had just been harvested. We would then find any sunflowers
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
After The Gold Rush
This cocktail highlights natural and herbal flavors, and the recipe takes its name from the Patti Smith's song, reminding us that no matter what era
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適合短飲
Unsinkable Sam
Inspired by the simple elegance of build-in-glass rum cocktails, and named after a famous ship's cat, this refreshing gin cocktail will bring you
Lone Pine Mall
Whip shake is imperative to give a silky texture and impressive foam on top.
Victoria's Bijou
Clearly sweet, full nose with fruit and fruit and some herbaceous notes on the finish
Tom's cake
The unique aroma of Tom's wine, with the aroma of Asian plants, is the foamy taste similar to the cake
Hayman's soul
With each sip, the floral notes danced on the tongue, like a field of wildflowers swaying in the breeze. The elderflower & grenadine gives delicate
Queen of hearts
This drink starts sweet with the slightly bitter ending of dubonnet leaving the taste buds
Over and under
Sweet yet balanced and refreshing
The Macao Cocktail
Herbal from Old Tom gin and Absinthe, well pairing with the aroma of coffee and chocolate. Ending with spice, nuts and bitter aftertaste. The Macao cocktail.
Notta Big Dill
The cocktail should have fresh dill floating on top. The Notta Big Dill offers a choose your own adventure with two really interesting tasting profiles.
CARE Package
Be mindful of adding too much tonic, it can become bitter if so. We keep our wash line lower for this reason.
Hayman's London Dry Gin
Launched in 2008 and a classic London Dry gin in style, it is distilled with ten botanicals: juniper berries, coriander seed, nutmeg, cinnamon, angelica
Hayman's Old Tom Gin
Hayman's Old Tom is a modern-day recreation of an original family recipe dating from the 1860s. It is made with the same ten botanicals that feature in
Hayman's Sloe Gin
This traditional sloe gin liqueur is made by steeping wild English hand-picked sloe berries, harvested in the Autumn in Hayman's Gin for several months.
