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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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

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Richard Rose

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

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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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Empire Bloom

Refreshingly herbal and boozy, this cocktail would be ideal to sip by the river Thames during spring and summer times, soaking under the sun when occasionally

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Green Harmony

Refreshing and herbal cocktail

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Thorn Reflection

Its taste amazes with the richness and harmony of various ingredients - you will hear the bitter, aromatic taste of thorn gin, the delicate sweetness of

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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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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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Thames Azure

For Gomme Syrup Best choose is Giffard Sirop Gomme

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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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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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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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Everlasting Pear

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

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Don't Leave

Upon nosing, there will be bright citrus notes from both the gin and the orange essential oils. The first sip would firstly bring forward the juniper,

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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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The Salty Thorn

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

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