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

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

Mojave Ghost

none.

Tap Tap Collin

Garnish with a couple of green peppercorns, otherwise your mouth will feel numb

Hello, Stranger

This is a very gin, juniper forward cocktail with slight sharp citrue notes, but makes for a balanced and rich finish.

Purple Flower Power

I think presenting the layered drink is a must but also making sure the guest mixes before drinking so they don't just get a shot of floral gin right

The Eldest Flower

I wanted to accentuate the floral, citrusy and fruity notes of the Hayman's Old Tom, and utilise British ingredients to emphasise tradition, making

Sunspot

When it came to the idea of a modern classic, what defines a classic in my head is accessible ingredients, a simple spec, standout flavours and something

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,

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.

Beeston Side

Refreshing, summery, balanced, sweet, sour.

Twist & Shout

Almond, Cherry, Apricot

Negron-Dog

Cheers!

Amiable Samurai

The palate can readily discern the amalgamation of ingredients in the taste profile, while Tabasco assumes a distinctive role in the beverage's aftertaste."

Yuzu Anonymous

Sanontou sugar is preferred when making the simple syrup.

Opera Length

A mix of .50-.50 Regans Orange Bitters to Angostura Orange Bitters are preferable, for best seasoning and highlighting of the spice and citrus within the

Bleeding Heart

Named for the deep reddish purple colour of the blackberries that gives the cocktail its pink hue, this cocktail was originally designed as a Valentine's