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: Royal Dock Gin
Navy Negroni
You will need…
- 25ml Hayman’s Royal Dock
- 25ml Campari
- 25ml Sweet Vermouth
- 2 dash angostura bitters
Steps to make…
- Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- Measure out the ingredients over the ice.
- Stir with the ice for one minute.
- Garnish with a wedge of orange and an olive.
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Sugar Snap Gimlet
You will need…
- 50ml Hayman’s Royal Dock Gin
- 20ml Cocchi Americano (Vermouth)
- 15ml Homemade Sugarsnap Shrub
- 1 dash Celery Bitters
- 1 dash Lemon Bitters
Steps to make…
- To make the shrub, heat equal parts white wine vinegar and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar is dissolved
- Add a handful of sugar snap peas, simmer for 5 mins then allow to cool
- Strain before bottling and leave in the fridge for 1-2 days
- Chill a martini glass
- Stir all ingredients over cubed ice in a mixing glass
- Strain into the martini glass
For the true taste
Making your own shrubs might sound daunting, but it is the easiest way to capture ingredients’ essential flavours and aromas. Try out our simple method above with different ingredients and you’ll be set to impress with a range of homemade shrubs that will change the way you make cocktails.
The Gimlet
You will need…
- 50mls Hayman’s Royal Dock
- 10ml Roses Lime Cordial
Steps to make…
- Chill a coupette glass.
- Stir all ingredients over cubed ice in a mixing glass
- Strain into the coupette glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Bartenders tip:
If you have time we recommend making your own lime cordial – simply mix 10ml of lime and 10ml of sugar until dissolved.
