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

Fleming's Lab

Think the gin equivalent of a Oaxaca Old Fashioned and Penicillin lovechild.

Paper rose

Pour all the wine into a mixing glass and stir well. Pour it into a martini glass.

Jackfruit Tom Yum

Introducing a truly unique creation that harnesses the vibrant and exotic flavours of South East Asia. Drawing on the delightful familiarity of jackfruit

Port of Call

I used Fonseca Siroco Extra Dry White Port & Rothman and Winter Apricot Liqueur.

CARE Package

Be mindful of adding too much tonic, it can become bitter if so. We keep our wash line lower for this reason.

Hayday Spritz

This cocktail is meant to be enjoyed by everyone, and so it is exceedingly replicable. You don't even need cocktail equipment! Likewise, if unavailable,

Sympathy For Nature

An herbivorous yet balanced drink.

Bleeding Heart

Named for the deep reddish purple colour of the blackberries that gives the cocktail its pink hue, this cocktail was originally designed as a Valentine's

Old Money

I came up with the name as a play on the money aspect of the Filthy Rich, adding the "Old" paying homage to the star of the show, Old Tom Gin!

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

Mountain Walk

A sweet & sour cocktail with fair amount of acerbic and a touch of bitterness. Flavour starts with soft mint freshness and develops with nice and

The Red Room

The name derives from the idea of 'opening the door' once you mix the cherry syrup at the bottom. Also, who doesn't love a good Twin Peaks

Hay Hay Man

Designed as a take on a Vesper / Martinez Hybrid showcasing both Hayman's Old Tom Gin and Hayman's Sloe Gin

Lilac Calling

Just about an hour away from my hometown of Buffalo NY, lies a beautiful celebration of lilac each spring in Rochester, NY. Rochester was once known as

It's the thyme of the season

I was doing research for a sake cocktail in my bar a few weeks ago and wanted to adapt a sake martini. So played around with some combinations and really

Gin Lane

Make sure to breathe in and smell the aroma of the drink before taking the first sip to embrace the full experience and natural taste of the Cocktail