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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Just like nonna used to make

Sweet, citrus, savoury, pastry.

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Blossom Martini

A fruity gin Martini, that highlights the crisp citrus and subtle exotic spice notes of Haymans Gin. The cherry blossom vermouth and Umeshu add a touch

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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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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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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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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

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Everlasting Pear

Citrus forward martini that comes with a clean and lingering depth of florality.

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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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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

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Richard Rose

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

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Dolce far niente

The sweetness of doing nothing! bittersweet taste, fizzy, perfect for a sunny spring day while awaiting summer days.

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Tomboy

This cocktail is a tribute to Old Tom Gin - a spirit that sits between the dry precision of a London Dry and the malty richness of a Dutch Genever. It's

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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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Porcelain

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

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Pale Signal

This cocktail began as a search for balance between structure and softness, clarity and calm. Hayman's Dry Gin pairs beautifully with the Fino Sherry

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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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