2025 Semi-Finalists

Just like nonna used to make

Sweet, citrus, savoury, pastry.

Porcelain

There is no specific brand for sake. A lighter style is fine.

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

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

In Bloom With A View

Fresh, approachable twist on a classic gin martini

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

Leap of joy

This cocktail adapts the "Paper plane" and is named "Leap of Joy", inspired by Tom – a cheerful kitten leaping through London's streets

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,

Fruit And Nut

The Alexander is often overshadowed by its brandy counterpart... but this cocktail pays homage to its gin origins. Elevating the original serve, this cocktail

Nick & Sloe

This is a vibrant and sophisticated cocktail with a rich mid-palate and a clean, slightly bitter finish. Sloe berries provide structure and fruit, Bénédictine

Afternoon tea martini

Nowadays, there is so many people to have an afternoon tea for their life. It is a big change between now and the past. So I create a new cocktail that

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

Thorn Reflection

Its taste amazes with the richness and harmony of various ingredients - you will hear the bitter, aromatic taste of thorn gin, the delicate sweetness of

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,

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,