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

Pallas's cat

Sour&sweet balance ,seed wood flower &fruit step by step clear.

Home With Bells On

The bright, vegetal bell pepper works with the fino to complement the Old Tom's earthy characteristics and gives it a beautiful savoury element, whereas

L'Herb Royale

Fresh basil is key for this recipe, bright and fragrant leaves will work best for this build. This cocktail is perfect to enjoy on a breezy spring afternoon

Gin Violets

It's a perfect mashup of a Mai Tai and an Aviation, with q small twist of smoke, to break the sweetness

Strawberry Fields of Fire

With strawberry liqueur or syrup being a much maligned ingredient for cocktails, at least in my part of the world, it was difficult to secure the product.

English Breakfast

Citrusy, bright, floral, and just a little sweet, this cocktail is best enjoyed in between bites of the edible garnish. If the olive oil is not fully emulsified,

CocoNuts!!!

Add crashed ice in a martini glass . Add ice in a boston shaker. Add all the ingredients and shake gently for about 20 seconds. Remove the ice amd water

1900

Inspired by the film The Legend Of 1900,that's why my cocktail is called 1900.It's twist on the Tom Collins.The film follows the short life of a castaway

Meadowsong

Balanced sweet and bitter, with mild tartness. Distinct herbaceous and woody notes come together almost tea-like, brightened by the strawberry. Floral

Hayman's Crossing

Cloudy or Nigori sake is best used when selecting sake for this recipe

Sunspot

When it came to the idea of a modern classic, what defines a classic in my head is accessible ingredients, a simple spec, standout flavours and something

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

Mataaho's Libation

The expression of the orange peel can help tie all the components of the cocktail together, complimenting each one. Although if you wanted a tiny bit of

Day At Sea

Inspired by the classic Army and Navy

Victoria's Bijou

Clearly sweet, full nose with fruit and fruit and some herbaceous notes on the finish

Lush and Loopy

Vesper variation