2025 Semi-Finalists

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

Between the Chords

This cocktail is like an old tune on the piano in a cozy London bar. It is based on Hayman's Old Tom Gin, soft, spicy and classic, like the first note

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,

Green Harmony

Refreshing and herbal cocktail

Bloomerang

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

Left on Red

Wanted to use sloe gin because I feel it's not utilized as much anymore, and continue to use red colored ingredients that pair well with the flavors. Like

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,

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

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

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,

Edo Century

It's the same well-balanced and moderately strong cocktail, slightly less sour than the original, but deeper and more velvety, with an unforgettable yuzu

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

Jade Cloud

The pandan liqueur is Mathieu Teisseire Pandan Syrup. Subtle hint of coconut on the nose. Zesty, grassy pandan and silky coconut on the palate. A bit

Back to Our Roots

Bright, earthy, rich, floral, light tartness, citrusy, umami

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

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