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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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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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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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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Fruit And Nut

The Alexander is often overshadowed by its brandy counterpart... but this cocktail pays homage to its gin origins. Elevating the original serve, this cocktail

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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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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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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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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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Just like nonna used to make

Sweet, citrus, savoury, pastry.

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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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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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Richard Rose

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

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The Golden Ratio

Sharp , fruity notes and sour oxidized profile

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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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The Dancer

The Dancer" by Pedro Montero Coello When I started building this cocktail, I wasn't just thinking about flavor I was thinking about movement, rhythm,

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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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