2023 entries

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

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the cocktail balances between sour and dry herbal flavors with a slight sweetness. It is a very refreshing proposition that is perfect for warm summer

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Sixpence Posset

The Sixpence Posset came from the concept of making a drink that people may have been able to create a version of during times of turmoil when Old Tom

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Rust & New

A straightforward interpretation of the Old Tom, New Cocktail brief; take something classic and bring it to the modern day drinker. The extra-classic combination

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Old Churchill

Any dry cider will be a good cider, however I heavily suggest a vintage cider, like The Winston 2020 bottling which brings out the subtle citrus notes

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Montmartre

I created this cocktail in 2015, shortly after opening The Alley Light. I was riffing on the Bijou cocktail, and was looking for a way to make it lighter,

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Queen of hearts

This drink starts sweet with the slightly bitter ending of dubonnet leaving the taste buds

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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,

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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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India to London

Aromatic of kaffir leaves lil bit sour ,spicy ,dry ,and refreshing finished .

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Old Harbour

Inspired by once fresh imports to old London this well balanced sipper will leave you thinking of sea air and new opportunity.

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Sunrise Symphony

I wanted to create a cocktail that evoked the summer season and brought out the citrus notes in Hayman's Old Tom Gin.

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Lavender Haze

Put all ingredients into shaker with ice, hard shake for 10 - 15 seconds Using strainer pour drink into glass, top with Soda, garnish and serve

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Golden Ticket

Shy botanical notes with the lingering flavors of prunes, herbal and funky flavors

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Pomme De Replay

Tasting Notes: Fresh Apples, Citrus, Baking Spice If your falernum skews sweet (like John D. Taylor's), omit or scale back the agave syrup. The almond,

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The Echo

The Lapsang tea adds a touch of earthy smoke while fino sherry balances out the richness of the Italian Vermouth and the Old Tom Style Gin. The Orange

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Fresh juniper and sweet orange taste with a hint of cherry blossom fragrance, into the delicate fragrance of Lilly white, into the bubble texture of tonic

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