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

Andromeda`s quartz

This cocktail represents the blue quartz stone, which symbolizes tranquility, calm, concentration, and communication, which are key elements to fight against

Tiamaat

Flavor-profile adjustments: Replace Sprite with Soda or Lemonade

Mr.Bitter Melon

frensh bitter citrus juniper

Apple Pie Illusion

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

Duality

This cocktail is a contemporary take on the Martinez cocktail. Using a balance of sweet and bitter, the saline brings out the best of both for a harmonious

Passionate 10

Shake hard both times - you want to ensure the cream and whites thicken nicely. The passion fruit slice should sit on top of the drink nicely.

Summer cap

Fatty Melon, sweet, herbaceous,cooling

Three Wisemen

Negroni alternative

For Love's Sake

This drink is a tribute to love and has it's origins in the First Epistle to the Corinthians. Specifically the famous verse in 1 Corinthians 13:13, "And

Home With Bells On

The bright, vegetal bell pepper works with the fino to complement the Old Tom's earthy characteristics and gives it a beautiful savoury element, whereas

One love

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

The Prime Minister

A light, citrusy dry vermouth works well.

Summer Night Wind

Eat the haw flakes first, and drink the cocktail.

Tomatico

For those who like it more seasoned: Add Salt/Pepper For those who like it spicy: Add a few drops of Tabasco

Beeston Side

Refreshing, summery, balanced, sweet, sour.

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