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

She's a Lady

I would highly recommend using RinQuinQuin and Pink Peppercorns for this drink. That being said, any alternatives will still be delicious.

CocoNuts!!!

Add crashed ice in a martini glass . Add ice in a boston shaker. Add all the ingredients and shake gently for about 20 seconds. Remove the ice amd water

Lilac Calling

Just about an hour away from my hometown of Buffalo NY, lies a beautiful celebration of lilac each spring in Rochester, NY. Rochester was once known as

Saturday Morning Cartoons

I was sitting with a group of friends one night and we were talking about breakfast cereal and how the fruity cereals are basically just a combination

Goddess of the Luo River

The berry notes of rose mixed with dates draw you into the cocktail, then the dates blend seamlessly with the herbal notes of old Tom gin, and the floral

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.

Hayman's Bee'Gin.

- I used a Sakura (Cherry blossom flavour) Green tea from "Mariage Frères" as White Tea. - I used a Lavender Honey as Honey for the syrup.

Mr.Bitter Melon

frensh bitter citrus juniper

After The Gold Rush

This cocktail highlights natural and herbal flavors, and the recipe takes its name from the Patti Smith's song, reminding us that no matter what era we've

Wandermeadow

Inspired by the mint yogurt sauce which commonly found in India cuisine, would like to create a grassy flavor that reminds us of sunny afternoon in meadow.

Tom's cake

The unique aroma of Tom's wine, with the aroma of Asian plants, is the foamy taste similar to the cake

Netflix N Chill

This recipe come in when one of my regulars, Zoe wanted something fruity and tacky but yet refreshing

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,

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

Toms orchard

Using fresh English spring ingredients to compliment the gins botanicals with the use of honey and ginger then using English apple cider instead of apple

Archangel Spritz

The Archangel is a modern classic containing muddled cucumber, gin & Aperol served up in a coup. I was inspired to make a refreshing springtime spritz