2023 entries

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

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A Kind Red

The idea behind this drink is a simple twist on classic based on the IBA cocktail Bramble; the soft taste of Old Tom in contrast with the sour coming from

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Hayman's Bee'Gin.

- I used a Sakura (Cherry blossom flavour) Green tea from "Mariage Frères" as White Tea. - I used a Lavender Honey as Honey for the syrup.

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Montmartre

I created this cocktail in 2015, shortly after opening The Alley Light. I was riffing on the Bijou cocktail, and was looking for a way to make it lighter,

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Rain Forest

A tropical spicy exploration.

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The Marcel

The playfulness between the Old Tom & the Aquavit truly bring out the tropical yet bitter notes from the Passion Fruit.

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Sunday Afternoons

Sunday afternoons are for long walks down familiar paths, rereading a favorite book, or a standing catch-up with a good friend. It's a time for recentering

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Panacea Supernova

Tasting Notes: Fruity, refreshing, summer cocktail Tips: Riesling verjuice is recommended, it's has higher acidity.

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Pear Gimlet

Darren Mynes, CLIPPER Bar, Auckland New Zealand, 2023

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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 with my

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Sea And Palm Trees

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

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Port of Call

I used Fonseca Siroco Extra Dry White Port & Rothman and Winter Apricot Liqueur.

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LuLu highball

Be sure to use bergamot yellow fruit, be sure to have enough carbon dioxide, be sure to ice the finished product。 Ask the judges to treat this as a

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Chanery tree

Fresh refreshing

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Tommy Boy

A simple Old Tom forward drink that is something that you could have seen in a bygone era. Surprisingly light and floral. A unique combination of easy

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Hayman's Tesseract

it is a cocktail for people who seeks unique flavors and wishes to experience a progressive drinking experience as the cocktail dilutes. And profile wise,

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The Gorgon's Gaze

Playing with myths, legends, and stories is one of the most exciting parts of cocktail making for me. Attaching mythology to a cocktail makes it feel like

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