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

The Barb

The lemon expression is essential to the presentation and overall taste of this cocktail. The olfactory senses being engaged in this cocktail set it apart

A Star is Born

My Recipe is a twist on the classic Gin Sour. A light and delicate cocktail made more complex with the added ingredients. Floral, sweet and sour notes!

Dillinger

Fresh, herbal

The Commonwealth

It's also very good with a mint sprig, I didn't have it in the picture and for the sake of simplicity I left it out but it highlights the botanicals even

A lazy cat

The aroma of gin blends with the refreshing blend of elderberry and coffee sweet

One love

Make sure the grapefruit juice is as fresh as possible and the tin is properly chilled

Herbal Hopper

Herb/fresh grass/berries/black pepper/ginger/

Bitter Sweet Symphony

Inspired by Negroni, with note of pomegranate added to enhance the taste of sweet and bitter.

Inspector Orange

Just that the green cardamom pods is part of the simple syrup.

Neverland

When I think of Britain, what comes to mind? Having never been to Britain, for someone like me from the Asia, My answer is a story I stumbled upon in

Break the Spine

Best for before dinner

绿皮书Green Book

Shake ingredients with ice. Pour into chilled old fashioned glass.Garnish with grape.

Down on One Knee

The drink is velvety and balanced. Not too tart, not too sweet, lovely and herbal with a little pine character shining through from the Old Tom.

Bacchus' Day Off

Shake all ingredients with ice. Fine strain into a chilled glass.

A Cure for Thursdays

It starts with a extreme citrus from the lemon that is dialed back into the mango with the London dry gin balancing the profiles out with the herbatious

Aprichoc

Tastes like jam and citrus alone, the chocolate brings out the character of the Gin. Best drank in tandem.