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

London by way Jerez y Asti

My take on a more fruit forward and savory Vesper.

Summer Night Wind

Eat the haw flakes first, and drink the cocktail.

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.

Balham Gin Fizz

A vegan twist on a classic Ramos Gin Fizz with tropical flavours coming from the apricot and coconut cream. This nicely compliments the liquorice notes

Up&Up

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

Life Trip

Hayman's Old Tom Gin, the most iconic modern representation of Old Tom gin, boasts a 150-year family history. It has undoubtedly gone through many untold

Morning Ritual

Rich and full flavoured, vanilla, coffee and banana provide plenty of depth and sweetness that's balanced by the lively refreshing bitterness of gin and

Sailor's Delight

I was recently studying the history of the Gimlet and how it was created to help sailors fight off scurvy by making lime juice palatable by the addition

Tom Cat

Bright, citrus notes accompanied by a sweet botanical and vanilla undertone.

Not Quite Negroni

I came up with this drink for the Haymans Old Tom competition, I love a Negroni and I love Cream Soda.

Autumm soul

My inspiration was take all of the autumm flavors like a Merlot wine and green apples, mix with Old Tom Haymans gin because walking together, I'm infused

Bees Knees Up

I've drawn inspiration from one of my favourite classics - the Bees Knees and built a riff around it based on the idea of creating a longer drink. I love

Soulshine

This complex sour was designed to warm your soul with a combination of fresh flavors that elevate the Haymans Old Tom and it is all tied together with

The TRIO

Refreshing taste and rich layers

Smokey Tom

A balance between the smoked flavours of the lapsang tea, the orange bitter and the herbals flavours of the old tom gin. Cheers !

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.