2025 Semi-Finalists

Stolen Secret

Sitting somewhere between a White Negroni, a rocks Martini, and a Gin Old Fashioned, the Stolen Secret was an attempt to make the perfect hybrid of those

Hay'groni

Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass. Prepare garnish of orange orange zest twist. POUR all ingredients into ice-filled glass. STIR. Garnish with

Thomas Cat

In my childhood, I adored watching Tom and Jerry cartoons, particularly the hapless Tom. Peach and rose embody the sweet nostalgia of those animated days,

Soft Dew

In Hong Kong we having a culture of drink tea at breakfast or lunch time, so I create this cocktail with the lovely floral notes of Jasmine. Instead of

Peas and Love

Use fresh pea pods to get maximum flavor

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

Mello-Drama

Tasting Notes – Mello-drama Appearance A fresh, melon-green cocktail served over ice in a chilled Old Fashioned glass, garnished with a mint sprig. A

Cookies & Cream

It is easier to consume the cocktail if sipped with a straw.

East by south

East by South A cocktail that charts tradition-and then quietly sails beyond it. The name East by South recalls a compass point just off the expected

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

Bloomerang

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

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

The Heritage Pearl

The Heritage Pearl is a masterful balance of the bold and the subtle. The smooth, botanically rich Hayman's Old Tom Gin serves as the backbone, enhanced

午夜警长（Midnight Enforcer）

你鸡尾酒追求入口的厚重与转瞬即逝消失后的清爽，就像猫咪突然的热情后突然的冷静。 This cocktail seeks to balance a

Flashdance

I called the cocktail Flashdance because is a dance of flavors, we have the gin that gives aromatics flavor, the Lychee gives the sweetness, the ananas

Hey Man

Good taste