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

50 shades of berries!

Dedicated to my mother who loves berries!!!

Golden Oasis

Citrus forward from the clarified grapefruit juice with spice and fruity notes coming from the clarified kiwi juice and saffron and pomegranate molasses.

Down By The Bay

Created by Scott Swain in 2023 for the Hayman's Old Tom New Cocktail Competition. The cocktail is named after the famous children's song of the same name.

Pickling Gimlet

pickled food

Mojave Ghost

none.

Neverland

When I think of Britain, what comes to mind? Having never been to Britain, for someone like me from the Asia, My answer is a story I stumbled upon in

Trampled Rose

Complex, aromatic, sweet spice with a nice round sweetness and hints of citrus.

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

Ginception

As a bartender, I love experimenting with different cocktail recipes. One day, I was particularly inspired by the versatility of gin and decided to create

The Red Room

The name derives from the idea of 'opening the door' once you mix the cherry syrup at the bottom. Also, who doesn't love a good Twin Peaks reference?

Aprichoc

Tastes like jam and citrus alone, the chocolate brings out the character of the Gin. Best drank in tandem.

Elevation

I am in love with the aviation cocktail and kiwis and lavender is such a lovely flavour combo for this summer. Shrubs are an extremely fun and sustainable

Dillinger

Fresh, herbal

Grandpa's Tonic

This recipe was heavily inspired by my grandpa. Back home we would go to sunflower fields that had just been harvested. We would then find any sunflowers

Aiyu

Sweet, bubbly, and refreshing pear.

Gods own Collins

The drink was designed based on the earthy notes of the ingredients used, combining fernet branca and amaro brings out the herbaceous and earthy notes