2023 entries

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

Prev
Showing 1-16 of 449
Next
One love image

One love

Make sure the grapefruit juice is as fresh as possible and the tin is properly chilled

When The Party's Over image

When The Party's Over

The tasting profile is a balanced, almost spring-like taste. Gin and citrus forward with slight essence of chamomile.

The Veiled Lady image

The Veiled Lady

Tasting note citrus oil, herbal, fruity

Strega Nona image

Strega Nona

I made this while I was the head bartender at Ristorante Massimo in Portsmouth, NH. We had an unopened bottle of Strega that had been sitting in storage

Beeston Side image

Beeston Side

Refreshing, summery, balanced, sweet, sour.

Down on One Knee image

Down on One Knee

The drink is velvety and balanced. Not too tart, not too sweet, lovely and herbal with a little pine character shining through from the Old Tom.

For Love's Sake image

For Love's Sake

This drink is a tribute to love and has it's origins in the First Epistle to the Corinthians. Specifically the famous verse in 1 Corinthians 13:13, "And

Bowerbird image

Bowerbird

Inspired by south side

Trip to the Garden (Tour au Potager) image

Trip to the Garden (Tour au Potager)

As a lover of the legendary Grasshopper, I am a huge fan of the white crème de menthe like French distiller Giffard does. I wanted to bring this fresh

Unsinkable Sam image

Unsinkable Sam

Inspired by the simple elegance of build-in-glass rum cocktails, and named after a famous ship's cat, this refreshing gin cocktail will bring you directly

CocoNuts!!! image

CocoNuts!!!

Add crashed ice in a martini glass . Add ice in a boston shaker. Add all the ingredients and shake gently for about 20 seconds. Remove the ice amd water

Soloist(独奏者) image

Soloist(独奏者)

Smell: citrus, grapes, light yogurt, floral and fruity aromas; Taste: Grape mixed with juniper berries, citrus with a slight earthy aroma, light yogurt,

Botany Bay image

Botany Bay

When coming up with this cocktail for the Hayman Old Tom Gin competition, I was inspired while reading the rules when it said it can be blended. Frozen

Summer abroad image

Summer abroad

Floral fruity spiced refreshing

Life Trip image

Life Trip

Hayman's Old Tom Gin, the most iconic modern representation of Old Tom gin, boasts a 150-year family history. It has undoubtedly gone through many untold

Up&Up image

Up&Up

Enjoy Up & UP with eatable garnish. tasting notes :light-bodied,herbs,friuty,fizzy,slightly spicy

Prev
Showing 1-16 of 449
Next
Welcome to Difford's Guide

All editorial and photography on this website is copyright protected

© Odd Firm of Sin 2026