2023 entries

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

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Cheers, Tom

Returning to the history of Old Tom gin, I wanted to popularize it again through a cat. Therefore, he took Chartreuse liqueur (by the way, it was from

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Space Camp

This cocktail was made to explore different ways of adding acidity to a cocktail, here in the form of malic and lactic acid (blackberries and yogurt, respectively).

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Ol' Tom Tini

I have always loved a good gin cocktail (coincidentally my middle name is Vesper) and so this struck me as a perfect opportunity to experiment with my

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Hayman's by the Sea

This cocktail hits first with its aromatics from the sesame oil, smoky and savory. One sip and you encounter a light foam, almost like waves by the sea

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Ginger Rush

Beware of amount of ginger juice add into the mix, keep it balance or distasteful.

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Dance Fever

Hayman's Old Tom gin is a timeless classic with a rich history, and has a unique flavor profile that sets it apart from other gins on the market.

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Swing Dancing with Socrates

Swing dancing with Socrates. I met a girl-who we will call Sasha-at a local dance class. Sasha and I got along splendidly. one day while enjoying a post-dance

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Botany Bay

When coming up with this cocktail for the Hayman Old Tom Gin competition, I was inspired while reading the rules when it said it can be blended. Frozen

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Vegetable energy

In the wall breaker add 30ml beetroot juice 5 fresh spinach leaves 10g lemon zest 15ml lemon juice 15ml syrup and strain the residue to make super

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Chaliao

Chaliao, the Chinese word for "Tea House," this drink encapsulates the strong oolong flavors bringing together the Hayman's Old Tom Gin

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Old Tom Reviver No.23

I decided to create a simple classic cocktail that pays homage to the past, inspired by the Haymans family's revival of Old Tom gin using their 160-year-old

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Hayman's soul

With each sip, the floral notes danced on the tongue, like a field of wildflowers swaying in the breeze. The elderflower & grenadine gives delicate

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Melonorious!!

Created after a trip where i felt angry not to be able to find melon !!! I decided to always have melon when i need to !

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L'Herb Royale

Fresh basil is key for this recipe, bright and fragrant leaves will work best for this build. This cocktail is perfect to enjoy on a breezy spring afternoon

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A lazy cat

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

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My Favorite Flannel

A lot of my customers shy away from gin cocktails because they assume anything with gin will taste like "pine needles". I wanted to make something

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