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

Notta Big Dill

The cocktail should have fresh dill floating on top. The Notta Big Dill offers a choose your own adventure with two really interesting tasting profiles.

Alley Cat

In our Italian restaurant in the heart of Copenhagen, we combine Italian dishes with a little inspiration and ingredients from Japan. As such we wanted

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,

Mayflower

Created by Reece Lewis a Head Bartender at Blues Kitchen Shorditch. This recipe is a summer time easy drinker that would be perfect on the beach, in a

Sea And Palm Trees

The kaffir lime leaves need to be shredded in the shaker to better incorporate the aroma

Soul Revivng

Floral, Aromatic and Fizzy

Soloist(独奏者)

Smell: citrus, grapes, light yogurt, floral and fruity aromas; Taste: Grape mixed with juniper berries, citrus with a slight earthy aroma, light yogurt,

"Cultural Collision"

in the ideal recipe for this cocktail, I make olive cordial: olive pickle - 500 ml, strain through a paper filter, fructose - 200 grams, citric acid -

Cat Eyes

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.

The Veiled Lady

Tasting note citrus oil, herbal, fruity

The Cat's Pyjamas

Dainty , delecate, delectable much like the actress Mary picford ( the actress and classic cocktail this drink was inspired by) also boasting floral and

LOST IN JUNGLE

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

Apiology

Herbaceous, strong honey and citrus notes. Hint of spices, almost creamy. I suggest using a raw honey syrup instead of standard processed honey as it

The Macao Cocktail

Herbal from Old Tom gin and Absinthe, well pairing with the aroma of coffee and chocolate. Ending with spice, nuts and bitter aftertaste. The Macao cocktail.

The Marcel

The playfulness between the Old Tom & the Aquavit truly bring out the tropical yet bitter notes from the Passion Fruit.

Amber Eyes

Amber is the harderned resin of ancient pine trees which I found very fitting given juniper gives off the pine smell and taste.