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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Third Act

The Third Act is made using a generous pour of Hayman's Old Tom Gin, combining 4 secondary ingredients that can be commonly found in any cocktail bar worth

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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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Royal smash

Grassy, refreshing, bubbly

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The Salty Thorn

Tastes like a salted carmel chocolate with sweet notes from the caper berrie

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Orchard Bloom

Orchard Bloom is a tribute to the first stirrings of spring in a landscape still haunted by winter. It captures the delicate moment when the bare branches

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Kingsman

The name of the cocktail, "Kingsman", is inspired by the style and spirit of the British refined gentleman and chivalry legacy. Built on the

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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

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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

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The Pentatonic

Built as a highball and topped with soda, The Pentatonic dances with effervescence - a multi-layered drinking experience that evolves with each sip, echoing

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The Golden Ratio

Sharp , fruity notes and sour oxidized profile

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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

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Richard Rose

The Rose wine used for this recipe should ideally be dry.

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Pax Spinosa

This cocktail is simple to make with ingredients found readily at most bars. It's bright, citrus notes and underlying coffee flavour make it approachable

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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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Bell of the Ball

Recently, I have been fascinated by the flavor pairing of bell pepper, chocolate, and hazelnut. I couldn't find the right spirit for it, but then I tested

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Zeppelin

Allergens: 1. Nuts (almond) 2. Citrus (lemon) 3. Soy (if using plant-based foamer)

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