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

The Tom Clemens

This is my attempt to elevate the Tom Collins to a higher and more modern level. Much as "Mr Collins" used the tastes appreciated then, I, "Mr

Tommy Pun

Although rich and heavy on the botanicals, Hayman's Old Tom Gin is very nuanced and its profile could get easily lost when mixing with too many ingredients.

Dillinger

Fresh, herbal

A Royal Gem

Herbaceous, piney, sweetness, blend of bright citrus botanicals, vibrant but yet complex.

Soul Revivng

Floral, Aromatic and Fizzy

Bees Knees Up

I've drawn inspiration from one of my favourite classics - the Bees Knees and built a riff around it based on the idea of creating a longer drink. I love

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.

Plum

In a Mixing Glass: 30ml Hayman's Old Tom Gin 22.5 ml of hayman's sloe gin 20ml Elderflower cordial 10ml lemon juice 100 ml Tonic water Mix and Pour

Ol' Tom Tini

I have always loved a good gin cocktail (coincidentally my middle name is Vesper) and so this struck me as a perfect opportunity to experiment with my

Blood in the Gulf Stream

A little bit of Campari is the perfect ingredient for toning down the sweetness of the cocktail. Not to mention the fun color!

All fours

The flavour itself is incredibly similar to a stroop waffle, sweet caramel notes, light and fluffy, with the bright gin notes pushing through and elevated

Sound & Color

The origin of this cocktail came from a hot spring afternoon where the only thing I really wanted was a brazillian lemonade. When I got to work that evening

Lavender Haze

floral, with a sweet finish

Acacia

Whether to choose rose salt edge If you like the feeling of salt, you can dip the mouth of the cup all rose salt

Hey Mimosa

I wanted to make a gin spritz mixed with a mimosa for the summer time.

Hayman's Bee'Gin.

- I used a Sakura (Cherry blossom flavour) Green tea from "Mariage Frères" as White Tea. - I used a Lavender Honey as Honey for the syrup.