2023 entries

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

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Hayman's Haymaker

Sweet, floral, taste, a warmth of spring and punch of gin

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A Taste of the Rainbow

Please try the Hayman Old Tom cocktail by itself before you move onto the cherry portion. Really smell the drink as you are sipping. Take note of the froth

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Old Bols

The old bols, a creation inspired by old fashion. It was invented in the second half of the 19th century. I then had the idea to rework the old tom like

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The Ivy League

The Ivy League was inspired by spring walks through my local botanical gardens, with the fragrance of anise scented herbs and plump summer berries.

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Refreshing

DRINK WITH ICE WILL BE GOOD

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LOST IN JUNGLE

1 Sour plum powder must be from Guangdong, which is very common in China.2 need to stir it a little bit longer 3 Tasting It starts with dark berries, then

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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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Cat Eyes

A slightly sweeter cocktail with a touch of salinity to balance. The dry sherry & briny olive accent the citrus notes of the Hayman's Old Tom.

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Old Man About Town

Created by Stuart Hudson in March 2023 for the Hayman's Old Tom Gin Cocktail Competition

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Moira Rose

This cocktail was designed for a cocktail on an arrival for a Valentine's Day dinner. A perfect blend of masculine & feminine traits for both parties

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Victoria's Bijou

Clearly sweet, full nose with fruit and fruit and some herbaceous notes on the finish

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Old trick New trick

beautiful juniper and citrus flavor of Hayman old tom gin very smooth and special texture with the flavor from muscovado syrup and Lapsang Souchong tea

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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

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L'Herb Royale

Fresh basil is key for this recipe, bright and fragrant leaves will work best for this build. This cocktail is perfect to enjoy on a breezy spring afternoon

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Le Chiffre

While working on for recipes for the spring menu at Atchafalaya in New Orleans, I was inspired to make a Vesper riff with classic New Orleans style improvements.

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Morning Ritual

Rich and full flavoured, vanilla, coffee and banana provide plenty of depth and sweetness that's balanced by the lively refreshing bitterness of gin and

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