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

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

Gin Rummy

We liked how well Hayman's Old Tom Gin worked in a Tom Collins, as it seemed to benefit from the soda spreading out the profile of the spirit. Egg

Prospera

Use whatever shake method works best for you to create a light, frothy gin fizz style drink. Additionally, rather than pouring the champagne straight from

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

Short but Sweet

Sweet and floral notes with a thick creamy texture adding an interesting mouthfeel to this "short but sweet" cocktail

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

Omakase

It's better to have sashimi

1901

lovely botanical notes in the gin are given contrast by the chocolate and sherry, all lengthened by the tonic water and the absinthe reinforces the licorice

Hayman's Crossing

Cloudy or Nigori sake is best used when selecting sake for this recipe

Chanery tree

Fresh refreshing

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

Strawberry Fields of Fire

With strawberry liqueur or syrup being a much maligned ingredient for cocktails, at least in my part of the world, it was difficult to secure the product.

Honey Do List

Refreshing Clean Crisp

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.

Velvetine Nights

Tasting notes: The juniper and licorice of Hayman's pairs effortlessly with the rhubarb liqueuer, before sour red wine vinegar come to the fore front,

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