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
1 Sour plum powder must be from Guangdong, which is very common in China.2 need to stir it a little bit longer 3 Tasting It starts with dark berries, then
Very refreshing,fruity and funky
A slightly sweeter cocktail with a touch of salinity to balance. The dry sherry & briny olive accent the citrus notes of the Hayman's Old Tom.
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,
The top notes are spicy with a ginger flavor. The middle part is sweet and sour with sweet and sour mango and strawberry flavors. The base notes are the
frensh bitter citrus juniper
Smell: citrus, grapes, light yogurt, floral and fruity aromas; Taste: Grape mixed with juniper berries, citrus with a slight earthy aroma, light yogurt,
Inspiration for the cocktail: The Old Tom Gin showcase the brilliancy of an incredible design for a "speak-easy" style of drinking during the
The cocktail is definitely dry, with a distinct herbal note and cherry accent. A drink with a high alcohol content, so it is important to dilute it properly
Give this a good hard shake to really wake up the carrot!
If you can't find Batavia Arrack, any funky white rum that's at least 100 proof will work.
My take on a more fruit forward and savory Vesper.
Light and refreshing, taste of the herbals, because of the Chartreuse and the complexity of the Old Tom Gin.
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.
inspiration and from work
Launched in 2008 and a classic London Dry gin in style, it is distilled with ten botanicals: juniper berries, coriander seed, nutmeg, cinnamon, angelica
Hayman's Old Tom is a modern-day recreation of an original family recipe dating from the 1860s. It is made with the same ten botanicals that feature in
This traditional sloe gin liqueur is made by steeping wild English hand-picked sloe berries, harvested in the Autumn in Hayman's Gin for several months.
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