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

A Kind Red

The idea behind this drink is a simple twist on classic based on the IBA cocktail Bramble; the soft taste of Old Tom in contrast with the sour coming from

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.

Montmartre

I created this cocktail in 2015, shortly after opening The Alley Light. I was riffing on the Bijou cocktail, and was looking for a way to make it lighter,

Rain Forest

A tropical spicy exploration.

The Marcel

The playfulness between the Old Tom & the Aquavit truly bring out the tropical yet bitter notes from the Passion Fruit.

Sunday Afternoons

Sunday afternoons are for long walks down familiar paths, rereading a favorite book, or a standing catch-up with a good friend. It's a time for recentering

Panacea Supernova

Tasting Notes: Fruity, refreshing, summer cocktail Tips: Riesling verjuice is recommended, it's has higher acidity.

Pear Gimlet

Darren Mynes, CLIPPER Bar, Auckland New Zealand, 2023

As Above, So Below

The classic cocktail I was hoping to play off of is an 'Army and Navy.' The last few weeks I have been away from my home and bar, spending time with my

Sea And Palm Trees

The kaffir lime leaves need to be shredded in the shaker to better incorporate the aroma

Port of Call

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

LuLu highball

Be sure to use bergamot yellow fruit, be sure to have enough carbon dioxide, be sure to ice the finished product。 Ask the judges to treat this as a

Chanery tree

Fresh refreshing

Tommy Boy

A simple Old Tom forward drink that is something that you could have seen in a bygone era. Surprisingly light and floral. A unique combination of easy

Hayman's Tesseract

it is a cocktail for people who seeks unique flavors and wishes to experience a progressive drinking experience as the cocktail dilutes. And profile wise,

The Gorgon's Gaze

Playing with myths, legends, and stories is one of the most exciting parts of cocktail making for me. Attaching mythology to a cocktail makes it feel like