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

Tellus Fizz

The aroma is lemon verbena, citrus and juniper berry. The mid-palate has apple, ginger, fruit, floral, almond, lemon. The finish is a smooth juniper berry

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."

Mercury

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

Green Tom

I wanted to marry a flower with Hayman's Old Tom gin. Living in Nice, I sometimes walk around the flower market on Cours Saleya (one of the main streets

Summer of '63

Stir & Strain

Beyond the Garden Gate

I grew up reading every book that I could get my hands on – and my imagination always put myself in the midst of the story... selling my hair alongside

The Grove of Purity

Artemis, a goddess full of courage, independence, freedom, and unwavering faith, holds an important place in myth and culture and is one of the most revered

Sympathy For Nature

An herbivorous yet balanced drink.

Jackfruit Tom Yum

Introducing a truly unique creation that harnesses the vibrant and exotic flavours of South East Asia. Drawing on the delightful familiarity of jackfruit

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

Tabby Tom

A sweet, fragrant and spiced refreshing gin cocktail.

Improved Martinez

It is a very complex and structured drink with various nuances of taste ranging from the sweetness of the bitter which gives an extra nuance to the vinegar,

As Above, So Below

The classic cocktail I was hoping to play off of is an 'Army and Navy.' The last few weeks I have been away from my home and bar, spending time with my

Old Tom's Banoffee

Since the Old Tom Gin is sweeter then the "regular" London Dry I wanted to make a "After Dinner" style of cocktail for the Hayman's

London by way Jerez y Asti

My take on a more fruit forward and savory Vesper.

Chengdu Sling

Realistic orange and other fruit flavors