2023 entries

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

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Break the Spine

Best for before dinner

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Something Blue

Floral, Fruity and Refreshing

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Pear Gimlet

Darren Mynes, CLIPPER Bar, Auckland New Zealand, 2023

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Mikez

As the classic Old Tom drink the Martinez is arguably the precursor to the Martini/Dry Martini, I wanted to go the opposite way, and go for something a

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Rain Forest

A tropical spicy exploration.

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Hayman's Bee'Gin.

- I used a Sakura (Cherry blossom flavour) Green tea from "Mariage Frères" as White Tea. - I used a Lavender Honey as Honey for the syrup.

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Gin and Tearanny

Gin was my first spirit love when I started on my cocktail-making journey, and Hayman's Old Tom reminds me of all the different nuances you can find

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Mediterranean!

Created for the Haymans old tom competition!

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Sailor's Delight

I was recently studying the history of the Gimlet and how it was created to help sailors fight off scurvy by making lime juice palatable by the addition

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Negron-Dog

Cheers!

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Nectar of Eden

Keeping some of the flesh of the peach allows for a visually stunning cocktails after a stir

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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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Amiable Samurai

The palate can readily discern the amalgamation of ingredients in the taste profile, while Tabasco assumes a distinctive role in the beverage's aftertaste."

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The Chapters

An elegant pinky-red short drink in appearance, with an aroma of lemon peel oil on the first note, the initial taste of Hayman's Old Tom with elegant

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Ginger Rush

Beware of amount of ginger juice add into the mix, keep it balance or distasteful.

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Strawberry and Chocolate

This cocktail has a sweet and tangy taste with a hint of chocolate from the creme de cacao.

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