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

Days of Being Wild

This is my swoonworthy riff on a Poet's Dream. I wanted to capture the nostalgic feeling of young love, longing, dislocation, and the search for human

Lavender Luck

Slap 6-8 fresh mint leaves to express the oils and add to the shaker. Next, add the Hayman's Old Tom Gin and the Giffard Cherry brandy. Then, add the lemon

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

Balham Gin Fizz

A vegan twist on a classic Ramos Gin Fizz with tropical flavours coming from the apricot and coconut cream. This nicely compliments the liquorice notes

Archangel Spritz

The Archangel is a modern classic containing muddled cucumber, gin & Aperol served up in a coup. I was inspired to make a refreshing springtime spritz

Hayman's Arctic

The Rosemary, Apple and Elderflower really pair beautifully with the gin, the flavours have depth and the rosemary provides just enough 'herb-iness' to

Soulshine

This complex sour was designed to warm your soul with a combination of fresh flavors that elevate the Haymans Old Tom and it is all tied together with

Calamine

Delicate orchard flavours with some mouth-puckering dryness towards the finish. Fresh & bracing, packed with flavour and easy drinking. Also works

Fenway Park Swizzle

Entered after consulting with our Winebow Rep in Orlando: Meghan Mccaskill.

The Alaskan Sour

I came up with this drink while working at The Alley Light in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2016.

Hayman's by the Sea

This cocktail hits first with its aromatics from the sesame oil, smoky and savory. One sip and you encounter a light foam, almost like waves by the sea

A lazy cat

The aroma of gin blends with the refreshing blend of elderberry and coffee sweet

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 away!

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

Strawberry Spring

If not using a house strawberry syrup, reduce simple to 1/4 oz.

Queen of hearts

This drink starts sweet with the slightly bitter ending of dubonnet leaving the taste buds