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

Gin Craze

I wanted to make an equal parts shaken cocktail that was floral and bitter, meant to be enjoyed on a nice spring afternoon. After making one, I decided

English Dream

No need to muddle the basil, the ice with do the job.

Tap Tap Collin

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

Prizzy's Fizz

floral, herby

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

October Rust

If the drink is made properly, it should be visually the color of rust & illicit a warm, cozy feeling, bringing the drinker back to October, no matter

Sea And Palm Trees

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

Rain Forest

A tropical spicy exploration.

village

Fresh juniper and sweet orange taste with a hint of cherry blossom fragrance, into the delicate fragrance of Lilly white, into the bubble texture of tonic

Sixpence Posset

The Sixpence Posset came from the concept of making a drink that people may have been able to create a version of during times of turmoil when Old Tom

Mayflower

Created by Reece Lewis a Head Bartender at Blues Kitchen Shorditch. This recipe is a summer time easy drinker that would be perfect on the beach, in a

Aslan

Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia, the lion Aslan and the Fire Flower Juice, it instantly heals any pain and tastes like Turkish Delight.

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.

Home With Bells On

The bright, vegetal bell pepper works with the fino to complement the Old Tom's earthy characteristics and gives it a beautiful savoury element, whereas

Friends with benefits!

Add ice in a boston shaker. Add all the ingredients and shake for 18-20 seconds. Add ice to the Hurricane glass and strain the cocktail from the shaker

Chelsea's cat

Complex,unique and balanced taste, with a botanical flavor from the Hayman's Old Tom gin, herbal and floral notes from the Chartreuse, sweetness and earthiness