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

Blue Tom

fruity&creamy Taste like blue berry cheese cake. The thyme also matched with the herbs in Hayman's Old Tom. Because the garnish is reused by the

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,

Apiology

Herbaceous, strong honey and citrus notes. Hint of spices, almost creamy. I suggest using a raw honey syrup instead of standard processed honey as it

Chelsea's cat

Complex,unique and balanced taste, with a botanical flavor from the Hayman's Old Tom gin, herbal and floral notes from the Chartreuse, sweetness and

old tom afternoon tea

A combination of spices, floral and tea aromas and a fresh and sweet taste

Old Lily

Intended to encapsulate the environment of the space it comes from - a large garden patio bar situated in the midst of Philadelphia's richest business

Short but Sweet

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

A lazy cat

The aroma of gin blends with the refreshing blend of elderberry and coffee sweet

Remembering

The drink is based on fond memories of visiting my grandparents as a child, combining flavours that remind me of those days sat around the kitchen table

AHAR

AHAR is very refreshing along with slight of spicyness of ginger which is balanced with honey water. And a beautiful nose and aroma of fennel seeds. Cheers.

A Cure for Thursdays

It starts with a extreme citrus from the lemon that is dialed back into the mango with the London dry gin balancing the profiles out with the herbatious

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.

Break the Spine

Best for before dinner

Honey Do List

Refreshing Clean Crisp

The Alaskan Sour

I came up with this drink while working at The Alley Light in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2016.

Mago

MAGO means magician in Spanish. When I know this competition I quickly thought this name for my cocktail because of Hayman has a 150-year history but