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

Mago

MAGO means magician in Spanish. When I know this competition I quickly thought this name for my cocktail because of Hayman has a 150-year history but

Mr.Bitter Melon

frensh bitter citrus juniper

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

Slick Rick

If you can't find Batavia Arrack, any funky white rum that's at least 100 proof will work.

Centennial

When I first tasted Haymans old tom I was immediately inspired by memories of banana taffy. This sent me on a hunt to learn more about that flavor and

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.

Saturday Morning Cartoons

I was sitting with a group of friends one night and we were talking about breakfast cereal and how the fruity cereals are basically just a combination

Haiman Orange

Shake quickly, the temperature of the cup should not be too high, and drink briefly

Queen of hearts

This drink starts sweet with the slightly bitter ending of dubonnet leaving the taste buds

Montmartre

I created this cocktail in 2015, shortly after opening The Alley Light. I was riffing on the Bijou cocktail, and was looking for a way to make it lighter,

Burrough Path

Sharp & Dry, Fruty & Floral, long finish

1860 Purple Cat Paw

All the ingredients will make a perfect balance, feeling the notes of the gin, refreshing blackberries, with a dry end at the palate. You will have more

Beeston Side

Refreshing, summery, balanced, sweet, sour.

Refreshing

DRINK WITH ICE WILL BE GOOD

Toms orchard

Using fresh English spring ingredients to compliment the gins botanicals with the use of honey and ginger then using English apple cider instead of apple

Root

Refreshing