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

You know

the cocktail balances between sour and dry herbal flavors with a slight sweetness. It is a very refreshing proposition that is perfect for warm summer

Up&Up

Enjoy Up & UP with eatable garnish. tasting notes :light-bodied,herbs,friuty,fizzy,slightly spicy

Spring Garden

As an homage to local farms being back in production and bringing us fresh and beautiful ingredients. I wanted to highlight the citrus and vegetal notes

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Strong Old Tom gin sweetness flavor comes before the orange and ginger flavors to form a beautiful balance as first section, end with clear lemon

Alpine star

The origine in London at the sky bar and reeds the big bag.

The Prime Minister

A light, citrusy dry vermouth works well.

The Clark Gable

Give this a good hard shake to really wake up the carrot!

The F-Reunion

For this creation I focused on its ease of reproduction at home. When something is good, balanced and easy to make, you want to try it and share it with

Hayman's Fragaria

Prep coupe with ice to keep cold. Muddle 2 fresh strawberry's and 15ml of cranberry juice in a separate Boston for 10 seconds, then fill with ice and

Beeston Side

Refreshing, summery, balanced, sweet, sour.

A Kind Red

The idea behind this drink is a simple twist on classic based on the IBA cocktail Bramble; the soft taste of Old Tom in contrast with the sour coming from

Hayman's Tesseract

it is a cocktail for people who seeks unique flavors and wishes to experience a progressive drinking experience as the cocktail dilutes. And profile wise,

Trip to the Garden (Tour au Potager)

As a lover of the legendary Grasshopper, I am a huge fan of the white crème de menthe like French distiller Giffard does. I wanted to bring this fresh

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.

Sunday Afternoons

Sunday afternoons are for long walks down familiar paths, rereading a favorite book, or a standing catch-up with a good friend. It's a time for recentering

Archangel Spritz

The Archangel is a modern classic containing muddled cucumber, gin & Aperol served up in a coup. I was inspired to make a refreshing springtime spritz