Old Tom, New Cocktail Competition Final
On Monday 26th June at the Distillery, we hosted the final of our Old Tom, New Cocktail international competition in partnership with Difford’s Guide. The
Spirit: Gently Rested Gin
Gently Rested Gin, Old Fashioned
You will need…
- 50ml Hayman’s Gently Rested Gin
- 15ml Homemade Bay Leaf Syrup
- 3-5ml Lagavulin Scotch Whisky
- 2 dashes Absinthe
Steps to make…
- To make the bay leaf syrup, put two bay leaves in a saucepan with two parts sugar to one part water, and slowly bring to a simmer
- Remove from the heat when the sugar has dissolved and leave to cool
- Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass or jar
- Add cubed ice to a rocks glass
- Strain the drink over the ice
For the true taste
Bay leaves develop their unique flavours and aromas when dried; these herbal, slightly floral notes bring out the nuanced, complex botanicals in the gin. Making a simple bay leaf sugar syrup is the best way of capturing the bay leaves’ intense flavours and imparting them to this twist on a classic.
Grapefruit Martini
You will need…
- 60mls Hayman’s Gently Rested Gin
- 10mls Dry Vermouth
- Dash Grapefruit bitters
Steps to make…
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, and stir well.
- Strain into a chilled Martini glass.
- Snap over the oils from grapefruit zest and garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Bartenders Tip
The Grapefruit Martini is served ‘straight up’, meaning it is served straight into a glass without ice. To ensure that your cocktail stays deliciously cool, try freezing your glass for up to an hour before making your drink. This will give it a frosted finish but more importantly will keep your Martini perfectly crisp and chilled. If you forget to do this – don’t worry. You can fill the glass with ice whilst your making it which will quickly cool the glass. Simply pour it out before serving your Martini and enjoy.
