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

All the Bells and Whistles

Using a frothing wand in place of a dry shake provides a lively effervescence when served, highlighting this drink's garden-patch flavor profile and bouquet.

Yuzu Anonymous

Sanontou sugar is preferred when making the simple syrup.

King Cat

Inspiration for the cocktail: The Old Tom Gin showcase the brilliancy of an incredible design for a "speak-easy" style of drinking during the

Mataaho's Libation

The expression of the orange peel can help tie all the components of the cocktail together, complimenting each one. Although if you wanted a tiny bit of

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.

Botany Bay

When coming up with this cocktail for the Hayman Old Tom Gin competition, I was inspired while reading the rules when it said it can be blended. Frozen

Bitter Sweet Symphony

Inspired by Negroni, with note of pomegranate added to enhance the taste of sweet and bitter.

Lilac Calling

Just about an hour away from my hometown of Buffalo NY, lies a beautiful celebration of lilac each spring in Rochester, NY. Rochester was once known as

Strawberry Spring

If not using a house strawberry syrup, reduce simple to 1/4 oz.

Tea Rex

Matcha "scoop" should be 1/4 tsp. Alternately, make a Matcha Syrup by combining 1 cup hot water, 1 cup sugar, and 1 tbsp Matcha powder. Stir

Hey Mimosa

I wanted to make a gin spritz mixed with a mimosa for the summer time.

The TRIO

Refreshing taste and rich layers

The Marcel

The playfulness between the Old Tom & the Aquavit truly bring out the tropical yet bitter notes from the Passion Fruit.

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

Aslan

Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia, the lion Aslan and the Fire Flower Juice, it instantly heals any pain and tastes like Turkish Delight.

Anything More Than Zero

An original recipe made for the purpose of the Hayman's Old Tom Gin Competition