2023 entries

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

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Wandermeadow

Inspired by the mint yogurt sauce which commonly found in India cuisine, would like to create a grassy flavor that reminds us of sunny afternoon in meadow.

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Picante Tomás

The idea originally became about having a spicy margarita meet a Tom Collins. After tasting the sweetness the Old Tom Gin has possessed. I would say this

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Old Tom's Banoffee

Since the Old Tom Gin is sweeter then the "regular" London Dry I wanted to make a "After Dinner" style of cocktail for the Hayman's

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The Summer Redemption

Silky taste with complex layers of herbal and fruits, sweet and sour

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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

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Budding Fancy

Inspired by a love of saffron and Indian cuisine this cocktail is savory, refreshing and well balanced. It's perfect on a hot summer's day and

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Mint Condition

Talking with a regular about how much he wanted a dessert martini that was more like an actual martini. Became a bet. Bet won.

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Half Your Story

Smell: Smokey orange, citrus, juniper berries, chilli. Taste: Sweet at the first, orange peel and some citrus flavors in the middle, spicy mouthful and

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Golden Hour

Spiced, Refreshing

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Aguita de Playa (Beach Water)

Citrus, coconuts hints, salty and mineral notes, smooth.

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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

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Mojave Ghost

none.

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Trampled Rose

Complex, aromatic, sweet spice with a nice round sweetness and hints of citrus.

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Under a cherry blossom tree

The combination of subtle notes of Herman's Old Tom Gin with aromas of lychee and black currant complemented with jasmine green tea takes us right

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Apiology

Herbaceous, strong honey and citrus notes. Hint of spices, almost creamy. I suggest using a raw honey syrup instead of standard processed honey as it

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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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