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

Sunday Afternoon

Don't put too many mint leaves into the shaker. 6 leaves are enough to get a nice refreshing aroma for this cocktail. If your leaves are very small,

Pear Gimlet

Darren Mynes, CLIPPER Bar, Auckland New Zealand, 2023

Tomatico

For those who like it more seasoned: Add Salt/Pepper For those who like it spicy: Add a few drops of Tabasco

Amiable Samurai

The palate can readily discern the amalgamation of ingredients in the taste profile, while Tabasco assumes a distinctive role in the beverage's aftertaste."

Bizarre Love Triangle

I was looking for some boozy, stirred gin-based cocktails and did not find much outside of the Negroni and it's variants. I developed this drink for

New Day New Life

This cocktail, some alcohol, coffee flavor, fruity, some sweet and sour with a bit of bitterness, comfortable layers, sea salt balance the other ingredients

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.

All fours

The flavour itself is incredibly similar to a stroop waffle, sweet caramel notes, light and fluffy, with the bright gin notes pushing through and elevated

Pink Perfection

A sweet cocktail, reminiscent of the taste of raspberry ice cream with an almond aftertaste. The color is gentle, milky pink Pink perfection - words that

Opera Length

A mix of .50-.50 Regans Orange Bitters to Angostura Orange Bitters are preferable, for best seasoning and highlighting of the spice and citrus within the

Summer abroad

Floral fruity spiced refreshing

Victoria's Bijou

Clearly sweet, full nose with fruit and fruit and some herbaceous notes on the finish

An Increasingly Close Relationship

I wanted to combine the historic elements of British Gin with the complex modern flavours often found in Japan, utilising a yuzu-flavoured sake. Balancing

Hayman's Eden

I have always loved using Balsamic Vinegar in cocktails and i wanted to do a twist of the classic Strawberry and Balsamic, and I find both Raspberry and

Loose Yourself

Hayman old tom has always been a favorite spirit for me. Loose yourself is about just what it says, loose yourself for a moment. I created a drink, that

Summertime Tom Sour

Sweetness from the honeydew and the earthy notes from the gin and basil creates an all around perfect summer drink. A true refresher!