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

You know

the cocktail balances between sour and dry herbal flavors with a slight sweetness. It is a very refreshing proposition that is perfect for warm summer

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

Rust & New

A straightforward interpretation of the Old Tom, New Cocktail brief; take something classic and bring it to the modern day drinker. The extra-classic combination

Old Churchill

Any dry cider will be a good cider, however I heavily suggest a vintage cider, like The Winston 2020 bottling which brings out the subtle citrus notes

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,

Queen of hearts

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

Hayday Spritz

This cocktail is meant to be enjoyed by everyone, and so it is exceedingly replicable. You don't even need cocktail equipment! Likewise, if unavailable,

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

India to London

Aromatic of kaffir leaves lil bit sour ,spicy ,dry ,and refreshing finished .

Old Harbour

Inspired by once fresh imports to old London this well balanced sipper will leave you thinking of sea air and new opportunity.

Sunrise Symphony

I wanted to create a cocktail that evoked the summer season and brought out the citrus notes in Hayman's Old Tom Gin.

Lavender Haze

Put all ingredients into shaker with ice, hard shake for 10 - 15 seconds Using strainer pour drink into glass, top with Soda, garnish and serve

Golden Ticket

Shy botanical notes with the lingering flavors of prunes, herbal and funky flavors

Pomme De Replay

Tasting Notes: Fresh Apples, Citrus, Baking Spice If your falernum skews sweet (like John D. Taylor's), omit or scale back the agave syrup. The almond,

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

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