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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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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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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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

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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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Royal smash

Grassy, refreshing, bubbly

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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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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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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,

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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

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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

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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

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Just like nonna used to make

Sweet, citrus, savoury, pastry.

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Night Walker

"On a pitch-black midnight, Sembol the bartender emerged from B-one bar - a clandestine underground establishment - concluding another shift. By the

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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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Jackie Chan

Fruity, Nutty, Floral, Sweet,

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Saudade

Inspired by the fresh tomato salads found in every London restaurant I wanted to creat a classic style serve that replicated that fresh tomato salad style.

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