2023 entries

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

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Mint Condition

Talking with a regular about how much he wanted a dessert martini that was more like an actual martini. Became a bet. Bet won.

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Mountain Walk

A sweet & sour cocktail with fair amount of acerbic and a touch of bitterness. Flavour starts with soft mint freshness and develops with nice and

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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.

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Chengdu Sling

Realistic orange and other fruit flavors

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Golden Oasis

Citrus forward from the clarified grapefruit juice with spice and fruity notes coming from the clarified kiwi juice and saffron and pomegranate molasses.

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Earl Grey Cocktail

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

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The Melbourne Negroni

Char the orange with a lighter or chef's torch. Express the charred orange over the cocktail prior to garnishing to release smoky oils

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Who Is She?

Serve colder if you wish! A collins glass prepared in a freezer is even more wonderful. I like to try to notice the thyme in the drink - it adds a unique

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The Principle

I have had Old Tom Gin in my bar for a while, but I noticed lack of demand towards it, so I wanted to find a way to popularise it by introducing it through

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Hit the Hay

This recipe was inspired by the sweetness of Hayman's old Tom gin, leading me to create a nightcap style cocktail by upping the sweetness even more with

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Sunshine in bottle

Manhattan

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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

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You know

the cocktail balances between sour and dry herbal flavors with a slight sweetness. It is a very refreshing proposition that is perfect for warm summer

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Over and under

Sweet yet balanced and refreshing

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Mangue Roi

Bright and refreshing notes of mango and plum with an herbal finish from the Green Chartreuse

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Beyond the Garden Gate

I grew up reading every book that I could get my hands on – and my imagination always put myself in the midst of the story... selling my hair alongside

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