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

Bees Knees Up

I've drawn inspiration from one of my favourite classics - the Bees Knees and built a riff around it based on the idea of creating a longer drink. I love

Strawberry Spring

If not using a house strawberry syrup, reduce simple to 1/4 oz.

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,

Lush and Loopy

Vesper variation

Panacea

I made this cocktail for competition "Hayman's Old Tom"

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

Meadowsong

Balanced sweet and bitter, with mild tartness. Distinct herbaceous and woody notes come together almost tea-like, brightened by the strawberry. Floral

Old Tom New Tricks

This recipe was inspired by the classic martini builds while wanted to incorporate a subtle fruit component. The Gifford liquor and orange bitters meld

A Kind Red

The idea behind this drink is a simple twist on classic based on the IBA cocktail Bramble; the soft taste of Old Tom in contrast with the sour coming from

English Dream

No need to muddle the basil, the ice with do the job.

Three Wisemen

Negroni alternative

Eva, no!

It is a cocktail to take at any time of the year, day or night. Especially before or during a meal. It complements very well with Sushi, or any fish dish.

Inspector Orange

Just that the green cardamom pods is part of the simple syrup.

The Eldest Flower

I wanted to accentuate the floral, citrusy and fruity notes of the Hayman's Old Tom, and utilise British ingredients to emphasise tradition, making use

Mago

MAGO means magician in Spanish. When I know this competition I quickly thought this name for my cocktail because of Hayman has a 150-year history but

Summer Night Wind

Eat the haw flakes first, and drink the cocktail.