2025 Semi-Finalists

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

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

Richard Rose

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

The Golden Ratio

Sharp , fruity notes and sour oxidized profile

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

Peas and Love

Use fresh pea pods to get maximum flavor

Porcelain

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

Zeppelin

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

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

Double Feature

I'm always looking for a fresh take on a classic, and this tweak on everybody's favorite aperitif cocktail ups the fruit and adds a little smoke, while

Back to Our Roots

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

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

Gale Street Sour

Rare Tea Silvertip Jasmine tea 5% to Vodka. Infuse at room temperature for 30 minutes and strain through coffee filter

Cookies & Cream

It is easier to consume the cocktail if sipped with a straw.

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

Afternoon tea martini

Nowadays, there is so many people to have an afternoon tea for their life. It is a big change between now and the past. So I create a new cocktail that