2023 entries

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

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Twist & Shout

Almond, Cherry, Apricot

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For Love's Sake

This drink is a tribute to love and has it's origins in the First Epistle to the Corinthians. Specifically the famous verse in 1 Corinthians 13:13, "And

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The Cat's Pyjamas

Dainty , delecate, delectable much like the actress Mary picford ( the actress and classic cocktail this drink was inspired by) also boasting floral and

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Courtyard type 中庭式

Neo Chinese

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Home With Bells On

The bright, vegetal bell pepper works with the fino to complement the Old Tom's earthy characteristics and gives it a beautiful savoury element, whereas

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Hot Summer Nights

A light and Bright cocktail that mostly everyone can make, and even if I advocate that you shake this cocktail It wouldn't make the cocktail undrinkable

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Soloist(独奏者)

Smell: citrus, grapes, light yogurt, floral and fruity aromas; Taste: Grape mixed with juniper berries, citrus with a slight earthy aroma, light yogurt,

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The old Tom swear

You may thinks this is an very sweet drink with orget and the liquors but it is very well balanced with just a hint of that star of anise and licorish

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Saturday Morning Cartoons

I was sitting with a group of friends one night and we were talking about breakfast cereal and how the fruity cereals are basically just a combination

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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

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Islands on the Coast

This drink was inspired by a traditional refreshment enjoyed along the Amalfi coast which brings together the flavors of coconut & lemon. The plush,

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Meadowsong

Balanced sweet and bitter, with mild tartness. Distinct herbaceous and woody notes come together almost tea-like, brightened by the strawberry. Floral

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Tommy Pun

Although rich and heavy on the botanicals, Hayman's Old Tom Gin is very nuanced and its profile could get easily lost when mixing with too many ingredients.

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Recover

When the guests asked us if the Singapore Commander could make it cleaner and fresher, we replaced pineapples and cherries with basil and raspberries,

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1860 Purple Cat Paw

All the ingredients will make a perfect balance, feeling the notes of the gin, refreshing blackberries, with a dry end at the palate. You will have more

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Sea And Palm Trees

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

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