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

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

Netflix N Chill

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

Earl Grey Cocktail

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

Passionate 10

Shake hard both times - you want to ensure the cream and whites thicken nicely. The passion fruit slice should sit on top of the drink nicely.

Velvetine Nights

Tasting notes: The juniper and licorice of Hayman's pairs effortlessly with the rhubarb liqueuer, before sour red wine vinegar come to the fore front,

Not Quite Negroni

I came up with this drink for the Haymans Old Tom competition, I love a Negroni and I love Cream Soda.

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

Terhölla

If mixed for too short a time, the cocktail will be very harsh when you sip. When ready, the taste of alcohol should be prominent but soft, with subtle

Ginception

As a bartender, I love experimenting with different cocktail recipes. One day, I was particularly inspired by the versatility of gin and decided to create

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. When

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

The Ivy League

The Ivy League was inspired by spring walks through my local botanical gardens, with the fragrance of anise scented herbs and plump summer berries.

India to London

Aromatic of kaffir leaves lil bit sour ,spicy ,dry ,and refreshing finished .

Neverland

When I think of Britain, what comes to mind? Having never been to Britain, for someone like me from the Asia, My answer is a story I stumbled upon in

Shanghai Fizz

Floral whit a bitterness a small hint of bitterness and fizziness that's almost remanded like a sparkeling mint thee, to raise the floral not spray the

English Tea with a Lady

Complex flavour with hints of juniper, citrus, bergamot, black tea, creaminess from a milk and silkiness from aquafaba.