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

Swing Dancing with Socrates

Swing dancing with Socrates. I met a girl-who we will call Sasha-at a local dance class. Sasha and I got along splendidly. one day while enjoying a post-dance

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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Strong Old Tom gin sweetness flavor comes before the orange and ginger flavors to form a beautiful balance as first section, end with clear lemon

The Veiled Lady

Tasting note citrus oil, herbal, fruity

Dillinger

Fresh, herbal

Old Tom New Tricks

This recipe was inspired by the classic martini builds while wanted to incorporate a subtle fruit component. The Gifford liquor and orange bitters meld

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.

SCOFFLAW'S COLLINS

The inspiration came from the legend of Captain Dudley Bradstreet who hung a sign with a tomcat in his shop window. It is said that this bootlegger helped

Unsinkable Sam

Inspired by the simple elegance of build-in-glass rum cocktails, and named after a famous ship's cat, this refreshing gin cocktail will bring you

Spicy kiss !

Well all the around the World women rules as bartenders! So this is dedicated to my lovely girlfriend who likes her cocktails fizzy, refreshing and spicy

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

Orsettogufo

Working on stirred profiles that simulate a Corpse Reviver #2 I came up with this to ease the American palate into straightforward gin and anisette.

Pear Gimlet

Darren Mynes, CLIPPER Bar, Auckland New Zealand, 2023

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

Hyman GuangDong Lemon Tea

The inspiration of this cocktail comes from my hometown, Guangdong Province, China. Guangdong lemon tea is my characteristic tea drink So I want to share

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,