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

Tom Calling

full of port and passion fruit aromas, and the old tom gin provides a good base, thick and full

Refreshing

DRINK WITH ICE WILL BE GOOD

McManus

Warming notes of sweet ginger followed by a hint of fiery cinnamon enhancing the body and flavors of the gin.

meet unexpectedly

Some time ago, I accidentally met my first love when I was working. Both of them were in red eyes but kept silent. Silently, I reflected the mood and words

Down By The Bay

Created by Scott Swain in 2023 for the Hayman's Old Tom New Cocktail Competition. The cocktail is named after the famous children's song of

King Cat

Inspiration for the cocktail: The Old Tom Gin showcase the brilliancy of an incredible design for a "speak-easy" style of drinking during the

The Founders Repository

The cocktail is definitely dry, with a distinct herbal note and cherry accent. A drink with a high alcohol content, so it is important to dilute it properly

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,

Rose on Rose on Rose

I began making this after tasting the Combier Rose liqueur and instantly knowing it would pair perfectly with Hayman's Old Tom Gin in 2018. It has

Bacchus' Day Off

Shake all ingredients with ice. Fine strain into a chilled glass.

Swing Easy

The source of this glass of wine is actually one of my creations when a swing dancer came to the bar for a drink. I asked her that she didn't drink

Garden Grove

Inspired by the flavors of spring.

Summertime Tom Sour

Sweetness from the honeydew and the earthy notes from the gin and basil creates an all around perfect summer drink. A true refresher!

All the Bells and Whistles

Using a frothing wand in place of a dry shake provides a lively effervescence when served, highlighting this drink's garden-patch flavor profile and

Victoria's Bijou

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

The Silence

For the almonds, pan roast them until they were golden, I used a 2:1 ratio of sugar to water to create the syrup. I then boiled them in the syrup for 20