Hayman's Old Tom Gin 70cl

Try out a traditional Victorian food pairing with Hayman’s Old Tom Gin and Jersey oysters. The slight sweetness of the gin perfectly matches the oysters’ natural sweetness and contrasts with the oysters’ salty finish.

Serve with soda water and fresh orange garnish as a refreshing alternative to tonic or enjoy in the classic Victorian cocktail – a Martinez.

Suggested Serve

MARTINEZ

50ml Hayman’s Old Tom Gin
15ml Sweet (Rosso) Vermouth
15ml Dry Vermouth
5ml Maraschino Cherry Liqueur
1 dash Angostura Bitters
1 dash Orange Bitters

1. Chill a martini glass.
2. Stir all the ingredients in a mixing glass or tin.
3. Strain into the chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish with a twist of orange peel or a Maraschino cherry.

FOR THE TRUE TASTE

Make the Martinez your own with a home-made cherry garnish. Wash fresh cherries, place in a sealable jar, cover in Maraschino cherry liqueur and put in the fridge. In less than a week you’ll have wonderfully unctuous, soft cherries to sit atop top your classic Martinez.