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

Hit the Hay

This recipe was inspired by the sweetness of Hayman's old Tom gin, leading me to create a nightcap style cocktail by upping the sweetness even more with

Cha Cha

Came up with the idea while planning a new cocktail menu to our bar.

Remembering

The drink is based on fond memories of visiting my grandparents as a child, combining flavours that remind me of those days sat around the kitchen table

Apple Pie Illusion

Shake & Strain in a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with lemon zest and cinnamon stick

Prospera

Use whatever shake method works best for you to create a light, frothy gin fizz style drink. Additionally, rather than pouring the champagne straight from

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

Collins Renaissance

I added Shiso leaves as a personal preference ingredient in the video. As shiso leaf is an ineligible ingriedient, I deleted it in my final submission,

Refreshing

DRINK WITH ICE WILL BE GOOD

The Love Below

My recipe was inspired by the "Hey Ya" video by Andre 3000. It is a creative masterpiece that captures the spirit of the 1960s with a fresh modern

Hayman's Crossing

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

Purple Flower Power

I think presenting the layered drink is a must but also making sure the guest mixes before drinking so they don't just get a shot of floral gin right away!

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,

Breakfast Salad Martini

A twist from the classic cocktail "Breakfast Martini"， use salad materials (cucumber, tomato, yogurt, etc.) to bring fresh flavor

Street Dandy

In this drink made for Hayman's Old Tom Gin cocktail competition I was inspired by old cocktail recipes such as Dry Martini and Tuxedo . Gradually it evolved

McManus

Warming notes of sweet ginger followed by a hint of fiery cinnamon enhancing the body and flavors of the gin.

绿皮书Green Book

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