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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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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In Bloom With A View

Fresh, approachable twist on a classic gin martini

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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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午夜警长(Midnight Enforcer)

你鸡尾酒追求入口的厚重与转瞬即逝消失后的清爽,就像猫咪突然的热情后突然的冷静。 This cocktail seeks to balance a

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Zeppelin

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

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The Hourglass

Nose Soft citrus and juniper from Hayman's London Dry Gin rise gently, like memories awakening in the morning light. Hints of blackcurrant and herbs follow,

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Just like nonna used to make

Sweet, citrus, savoury, pastry.

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Sage in Bloom

This cocktail unfolds like a story, built around the timeless elegance of Hayman's Gin. A spirit that embraces the classic London Dry traditions, yet offers

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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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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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Unshuckedtini

A good day out drinking haymans gin with tonic, in cocktails before eating a huge number of oysters. So I wanted to replicate that night but without the

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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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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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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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Cold Day

Inspired by kho͘-tê, a bitter Taiwanese herbal tea, Cold Day channels its cool bitterness into a modern classic form. Like an autumn afternoon, it speaks

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Rusty Bicycle

Since the day I started bartending, I've been drawn to bright, spirit-forward cocktails. This competition gave me the perfect chance to challenge my creativity,

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