Straight Up | Citrus | Sour
Bennett Cocktail
A gin sour variation built on Old Tom gin with lime-driven clarity and bitters structure
Juniper · Soft
Old Tom Gin
Spirit|Gin|40% ABV|London, England
Old Tom gin is an essential heritage gin style used to recreate authentic classic cocktail structures from the golden age of mixing
Old Tom gin brings soft juniper light sweetness and rounded botanical depth making it ideal for Tom Collins Martinez and classic gin cocktail variations
Flavor Profile
Sweetness
Low
Bitterness
Medium
Acidity
Low
Body
Medium
Taste
JuniperLight SweetnessBotanical
Aroma
Citrus PeelCorianderLight Spice
Texture
Medium
Known For
Classic Cocktails
Tom CollinsMartinezRamoss Gin Fizz
Modern Cocktails
Modern Classic VariationsHistorical Recipes
Signature Serves
Classic Serves
Pairings
Pairs Well With
LemonSugar SyrupVermouth
Recommended With
Orange BittersMaraschino Liqueur
Avoid Pairing With
Cream Based Ingredients
Substitutes
Substitute With
London Dry Gin
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Non Alcoholic Gin Alternative
similar botanical structure with less sweetness than Old Tom style
Serving Tips
Serve in collins style cocktails and classic shaken recipes
Storage Tips
Store upright away from direct sunlight and heat
Buying Tips
Choose Old Tom style for authentic classic cocktail balance
Mix it into something
Cocktails made with Old Tom Gin
About Old Tom Gin
What Does Old Tom Gin Taste Like?
Soft juniper forward with rounded body and light sweetness
How It Is Made
Produced by redistilling neutral spirit with juniper and botanicals with slight residual sweetness added or retained
How To Use Old Tom Gin in Cocktails
Use in historical gin recipes and balanced collins style cocktails
Best For
Classic gin cocktails and historical recipe recreations
A Bit of History
Old Tom gin was popular in 18th and 19th century England and remains important for authentic classic cocktail reconstruction