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

Opera Length

A mix of .50-.50 Regans Orange Bitters to Angostura Orange Bitters are preferable, for best seasoning and highlighting of the spice and citrus within the

Strawberry Fields of Fire

With strawberry liqueur or syrup being a much maligned ingredient for cocktails, at least in my part of the world, it was difficult to secure the product.

Relax

In modern times, people are under a lot of pressure due to various things Many people choose to have afternoon tea and sweets to comfort themselves So

Pure love

My first sip of Hayman's Old Tom Gim was in drizzle spring day. The aromas revealed in a smooth and fresh taste and left a lasting charm，like a lady

Lady Mondegreen

Lady Mondegreen is an homage to the famous classic White Lady, a reference to the colour of the drink, but most importantly a symbol of creating something

The Chapters

An elegant pinky-red short drink in appearance, with an aroma of lemon peel oil on the first note, the initial taste of Hayman's Old Tom with elegant juniper

Short but Sweet

Sweet and floral notes with a thick creamy texture adding an interesting mouthfeel to this "short but sweet" cocktail

Soul Revivng

Floral, Aromatic and Fizzy

Come as you are

Come as you are celebrates a classic with a feminine twist to all the good Italian things! There's nothing better than coming back home after a long day

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

Sound & Color

The origin of this cocktail came from a hot spring afternoon where the only thing I really wanted was a brazillian lemonade. When I got to work that evening

London by way Jerez y Asti

My take on a more fruit forward and savory Vesper.

My Favorite Flannel

A lot of my customers shy away from gin cocktails because they assume anything with gin will taste like "pine needles". I wanted to make something

The Five Daughters

Bright and fruit forward with deep undercurrents of herbal smokiness and velvety texture from the honey and rooibos. These flavors create an incredibly

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

Cat Eyes

A slightly sweeter cocktail with a touch of salinity to balance. The dry sherry & briny olive accent the citrus notes of the Hayman's Old Tom.