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

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,

Old Tom Bliss

Old Tom Bliss is exotically flavoured , The first sip of the cocktail broadens and taste buds all in one sip. Perfect cocktail to showcase gin rich, rounded

English Tea with a Lady

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

Gin and Tearanny

Gin was my first spirit love when I started on my cocktail-making journey, and Hayman's Old Tom reminds me of all the different nuances you can find in

Berry Mary

One day, a customer wanted coffee, but he wanted to make a coffee cocktail with old Tom gin, and wanted to drink the flavor of coffee, so I replaced the

Mercury

Cinnamon and paprika makes it a spicier riff, but still citrusy and approachable.

Jean Gin-nie

This drink was created in London to celebrate the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II. Jean Gin-nie is a refreshing marriage of British

Day At Sea

Inspired by the classic Army and Navy

Tomatico

For those who like it more seasoned: Add Salt/Pepper For those who like it spicy: Add a few drops of Tabasco

The Love Below

My recipe was inspired by the "Hey Ya" video by Andre 3000. It is a creative masterpiece that captures the spirit of the 1960s with a fresh modern

Amiable Samurai

The palate can readily discern the amalgamation of ingredients in the taste profile, while Tabasco assumes a distinctive role in the beverage's aftertaste."

Pink Perfection

A sweet cocktail, reminiscent of the taste of raspberry ice cream with an almond aftertaste. The color is gentle, milky pink Pink perfection - words that

Opera Length

A mix of .50-.50 Regans Orange Bitters to Angostura Orange Bitters are preferable, for best seasoning and highlighting of the spice and citrus within the

L

Strong Old Tom gin sweetness flavor comes before the orange and ginger flavors to form a beautiful balance as first section, end with clear lemon

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.

The Prime Minister

A light, citrusy dry vermouth works well.