The story of Hayman’s Old Tom
Following calls from bartenders wanting to revive the classic gin cocktails such as the Martinez, Tom Collins and Ramos Gin Fizz – Hayman’s launched
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.
