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

Twist & Shout

Almond, Cherry, Apricot

Mercury

Cinnamon and paprika makes it a spicier riff, but still citrusy and approachable.

Smokey Tom

A balance between the smoked flavours of the lapsang tea, the orange bitter and the herbals flavours of the old tom gin. Cheers !

Bacchus' Day Off

Shake all ingredients with ice. Fine strain into a chilled glass.

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.

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.

old tom afternoon tea

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

Reborn

Juniper ,Herb,Soil,Citrus fruits,The taste is crisp and sour

Purple Flower Power

I think presenting the layered drink is a must but also making sure the guest mixes before drinking so they don't just get a shot of floral gin right

Blushing Tom

In a shaker tin combine Haymans old tom gin, Cappelleti (may be substituted with Apperol of not available), strawberry syrup, passion fruit juice and lime

GB Highball

Hayman's Old Tom gin's citrusy notes and sweetness are greatly complimented by the bitterness of grapefruit. The addition of ginger beer rounds

October Rust

If the drink is made properly, it should be visually the color of rust & illicit a warm, cozy feeling, bringing the drinker back to October, no matter

Calamine

Delicate orchard flavours with some mouth-puckering dryness towards the finish. Fresh & bracing, packed with flavour and easy drinking. Also works

Shanghai Fizz

Floral whit a bitterness a small hint of bitterness and fizziness that's almost remanded like a sparkeling mint thee, to raise the floral not spray

The Tom Clemens

This is my attempt to elevate the Tom Collins to a higher and more modern level. Much as "Mr Collins" used the tastes appreciated then, I, "Mr

Old Tom Roney

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