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

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

Tom martini

Tasting notes:Dry, juniper, pulling, surprising, coffee

Uncle Apple

Mio zio era un pasticcere amatoriale ed amava la torta di mele che faceva per merenda a me e ai miei cugini...le mele le aromatizzava con pepe, cannella,

Mediterranean!

Created for the Haymans old tom competition!

My Favorite Flannel

A lot of my customers shy away from gin cocktails because they assume anything with gin will taste like "pine needles". I wanted to make something

English Tea with a Lady

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

Hayman's Fragaria

Prep coupe with ice to keep cold. Muddle 2 fresh strawberry's and 15ml of cranberry juice in a separate Boston for 10 seconds, then fill with ice and

Nettle gimlet

Title: Nettle gimlet Preparation method: stirring Garnish: dried nettle leaf Glassware: nick&nora glass 45ml Hayman's Old Tom gin 45ml nettle and melissa

The Founders Repository

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

Break the Spine

Best for before dinner

Netflix N Chill

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

Rocket Man

Created by Niall Mulgrew at The Merchant Hotel Belfast in 2023

Gods own Collins

The drink was designed based on the earthy notes of the ingredients used, combining fernet branca and amaro brings out the herbaceous and earthy notes

Elevation

I am in love with the aviation cocktail and kiwis and lavender is such a lovely flavour combo for this summer. Shrubs are an extremely fun and sustainable

Ginger Rush

Beware of amount of ginger juice add into the mix, keep it balance or distasteful.

Under a cherry blossom tree

The combination of subtle notes of Herman's Old Tom Gin with aromas of lychee and black currant complemented with jasmine green tea takes us right under