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

Hayman's sour

Smoothy texture with sour little sweet and hint of kaffir for refreshment

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

Francisco

you can taste some floral. And the texture is light. But not very complex

Rain Forest

A tropical spicy exploration.

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.

Day At Sea

Inspired by the classic Army and Navy

Lavender Luck

Slap 6-8 fresh mint leaves to express the oils and add to the shaker. Next, add the Hayman's Old Tom Gin and the Giffard Cherry brandy. Then, add

Elixir of Light

Spraying the Peach Liqueur over the top of the glass is way better but you can also just add a splash on top. The aroma of peach tricks the brain into

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

Earl Grey Cocktail

Give the drink a dry whisk with bar spoon to avoid tiny white dots from cream.

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,

Aslan

Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia, the lion Aslan and the Fire Flower Juice, it instantly heals any pain and tastes like Turkish Delight.

Anything More Than Zero

An original recipe made for the purpose of the Hayman's Old Tom Gin Competition

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.

Summer cap

Fatty Melon, sweet, herbaceous,cooling

Sunspot

When it came to the idea of a modern classic, what defines a classic in my head is accessible ingredients, a simple spec, standout flavours and something