2025 semi-finalists

2025 Semi-Finalists

View all semi-finalists' recipes from the 2025 Hayman's The Original Gin Cocktail Competition.

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To Peach Their Own

The cocktail has a silky texture, primarily due to the syrup, which adds richness while remaining light enough to be refreshing. The balance of sweetness

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Terrapin

This recipe originated as a riff of a classic Diamondback, which I love, but also realise it is not the most accessible cocktail in the world. I wanted

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Gale Street Sour

Rare Tea Silvertip Jasmine tea 5% to Vodka. Infuse at room temperature for 30 minutes and strain through coffee filter

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Old Joe

I suggest to drink it trying to keep the cherry on the glass, so you can experience the mixture of perfumes of peat and maraschino cherry together. After

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Double Feature

I'm always looking for a fresh take on a classic, and this tweak on everybody's favorite aperitif cocktail ups the fruit and adds a little smoke, while

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Sloe and Low

The cocktail was created for Hayman's Cocktail Competition 2025, where Hayman's Sloe Gin the main ingredient. Named 'Sloe & Low,' the drink pays

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R&R

Hayman's old Tom gin is undoubtedly balanced and can easily adapt to several variations of many cocktails. My goal was to not only honor the brands name,

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Cap Camarat

A vibrant blend where the rich, fruity depth of Hayman's Sloe Gin meets the crisp, classic botanicals of Hayman's London Dry. Accented by peach and rosemary,

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The Blushing Scorpion

Aroma - Citrus from the grapefruit, subtle red berry notes from the sloe gin and a little green heat. First taste - Light and floral with a littles sweetness

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Bloomerang

The name "Bloomerang" combines "Bloom" (to blossom) and "Boomerang" (to return), symbolizing flowers that continue to bloom

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Just like nonna used to make

Sweet, citrus, savoury, pastry.

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Tom and Husk

Old Tom provides a wonderful botanical, yet citrusy nose and flavor, while the Rye brings a spicy warmth and smooth mouthfeel. The equal parts of Dry Vermouth

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Velvet Green

This is a straight foward cocktail with a fresh and minty aroma and zesty,herbaceous, floreal and has a rich presence on the palate. I advised to be serve

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Clerk&Well

The cocktail take inspiration from the area of Clerkenwell in London. In the 1850s the area was known as "Little Italy" because of the massive

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Don't Leave

Upon nosing, there will be bright citrus notes from both the gin and the orange essential oils. The first sip would firstly bring forward the juniper,

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Empire Bloom

Refreshingly herbal and boozy, this cocktail would be ideal to sip by the river Thames during spring and summer times, soaking under the sun when occasionally

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