Gin is a strong alcoholic drink with strength of at least 37.5% (according to generally accepted standards). Typically, gin is produced in vertical pot stills and re-distilled after the addition of herbs to the alcohol base.
Gin is made by distilling grain alcohol with the addition of vegetable spices, usually juniper berry, coriander, angelica root, orris root, almonds and others, which give gin its specific taste and aroma.
Also add some citrus fruits: lemon or orange zest. Other herbal supplements that can be used include anise, orris root, cinnamon, coriander, and cassia bark. Regular gin has a very dry taste, and therefore gin is not usually consumed in its pure form. Gin has become a popular addition to a wide variety of cocktails.
The most popular type of gin commonly used in cocktails is London dry gin. The name does not refer to the brand, or the region of origin, it characterizes the cooking process.
The name “gin” is a shortened form of the old English word “gener”. It is related to the French word “genièvre” and the Dutch word “jenever”. All ultimately come from the Latin name for juniper – “juniperus”.
Gin was first made in the Netherlands in the 16th century and is often credited to the physician Francis Silvius. From here, the gin came to England, where over the centuries the recipe was improved and became a classic.
Best Gin Cocktail Recipes
So let’s take a look at 30 of the best gin cocktails recipes!
1. Spiced Pear Gin Cocktail
With a hint of spicy pear, this wonderful summer gin cocktail is easy to make and perfect for relaxing in the summer. Juicy aroma and sweet taste of fresh pear goes well with tart gin.
Mix ½ Oz gin, 1 Oz pear juice, ¾ Oz spiced pear liqueur, ½ Oz fresh lemon juice, 2 or 3 drops cardamom bitters in a shaker with ice. Strain the ice while pouring into the glass and garnish the drink with a piece of pear and a sprig of thyme.
Ingredients
- ½ Oz gin
- 1 Oz pear juice
- ¾ Oz spiced pear liqueur
- 0.50 Oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 or 3 drops cardamom bitters
- Slice of pear and sprig of thyme to garnish
- Some ice.
Instructions
Pour gin, pear liqueur, lemon juice and a pinch of cardamom bitter into a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a pear slice and thyme sprig.
2. Bees Knees Classic Gin Cocktail
This smoothie is refreshing, bright, with just the right amount of sweetness and doesn’t take long to make. It is believed that this cocktail originated about 100 years ago, becoming a favorite drink in American bars. We love how the aromatic honey complements the juniper gin and the orange flavor of the fruit juice.
Add 2 Oz gin, ice, 2 tsp runny honey, 1 Oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 Oz fresh orange juice to shaker. Strain into a glass and garnish with a twist of orange peel.
Ingredients
- 2 Oz gin
- 2 tsp runny honey
- 1 Oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 Oz fresh orange juice
- Twist of orange peel
- Some ice
Instructions
Add gin, honey, juices and ice to a shaker and shake well. Strain into a glass and garnish with a twist of orange peel.
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3. Strawberry Basil Cocktail with Gin
This is a wonderful fruity gin cocktail. Gin’s herbal taste and bitterness may not appeal to many, but if you combine it with sweet fruits and liqueurs, as we did in our strawberry and basil cocktail, the result is a really interesting and refreshing drink that will not leave anyone indifferent.
Shake 6 strawberries halved, 6-8 basil leaves fresh, 1 Oz lemon juice fresh, 3 Oz gin, 1 Oz elderflower liqueur in a shaker. Put some ice into highball glasses and pour your cocktail. Leave some space to add tonic water.
Ingredients
- 6 strawberries halved
- 6-8 basil leaves fresh
- 1 Oz lemon juice fresh
- 3 Oz gin
- 1 Oz elderflower liqueur
- Some ice
- tonic water
Instructions
Add strawberries, basil, gin, liqueur and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker and shake. Pour over ice in highball glasses, top with tonic water.
4. French Gimlet
A French gimlet confidently belongs to the group of classic gin cocktails since the history of this drink has more than 100 years. Three ingredients (St Germain, lime and gin) make a refreshing and chic cocktail.
Add 2 Oz gin, 1 ½ Oz St Germain, ½ Oz lime juice to a shaker with ice and shake until smooth and strain into a glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Ingredients
- 2 Oz gin
- 1 ½ Oz St Germain
- ½ Oz lime juice
- Some ice
- lime wedge
Instructions
Add gin, lime juice and St Germain to a shaker with ice, shake until the cocktail is cool and strain into a glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
5. Gin Basil Smash
This cocktail belongs to the summer gin cocktails group, as many people associate basil with summer. Plus, it’s great refreshment on a hot day by the pool… Many people think that basil is a seasoning for meat or salad, not for a cocktail. But they think so until they try this wonderful drink, in which basil perfectly complements gin.
Mash the basil leaves in a shaker, add 2 Oz gin, 1 Oz fresh lemon juice, ¾ Oz simple syrup. Strain the cocktail into a glass and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Ingredients
- 2 Oz gin
- 1 Oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ Oz simple syrup
- Some ice
- Basil leaves
Instructions
Mash half of the basil leaves in a shaker, add the remaining ingredients and ice and shake. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with the remaining fresh basil leaves.
6. Bramble Cocktail
The Bramble is the perfect gin-based summer drink. This lemon and black raspberry flavored cocktail is wonderfully refreshing, easy to drink and leaves a smooth aftertaste. This classic gin smoothie looks good, is easy to make at home and will delight guests.
Mix 2 Oz gin, 1 Oz lemon juice, ½ Oz simple syrup in a shaker with a few ice cubes. Fill the glass with ice and pour in the finished cocktail. Slowly pour in the crème de cassis or Chambord without stirring. Garnish with a slice of lemon and fresh blackberries.
Ingredients
- 2 Oz gin
- 1 Oz lemon juice
- ½ Oz simple syrup
- ½ Oz crème de cassis, or Chambord
- lemon wheel
- fresh blackberries
Instructions
Mix gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup in a shaker with a few ice cubes. Fill a glass with crushed ice and pour over the cocktail. Slowly pour in the crème de cassis or Chambord without stirring. Garnish with a slice of lemon and fresh blackberries.
7. Bee’s Knees Cocktail
Another popular gin cocktail based on gin and honey. Bee’s Knees is one of the easiest gin recipes you can make. This smoothie has just three ingredients that are commonly found in every kitchen!
Squeeze half a lemon into a shaker, add 2 Oz. Gin, 1 tsp honey and mix. You can add ice to the shaker. Pour into a glass, garnish with a lemon wedge and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 Oz. Gin
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
Squeeze half a lemon into a shaker, add gin and honey, mix. Pour into a glass, garnish with a lemon wedge and enjoy! You can add ice.
8. Gin and Prosecco Cocktail
This popular gin cocktail with Prosecco is very simple and fun! You will definitely enjoy the combination of fresh gin with dry sparkling wine and other additions.
Mix in a shaker 1 ½ Oz gin, ¾ Oz fresh lemon juice, ½ Oz simple syrup, 2-3 Oz prosecco, some ice. Pour halfway into a champagne glass and top up with sparkling wine. Garnish your cocktail with lemon.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Oz gin
- ¾ Oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ Oz simple syrup
- 2-3 Oz prosecco
- Some ice
- lemon twist
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, fill lemon juice and sugar syrup with gin and stir. Pour into glasses and top with prosecco, garnish with a lemon twist.
9. Lavender Gin Cocktail (Gin Fizz)
This light lavender gin cocktail is a delightful drink with lemony and subtle floral notes. The taste of this classic gin cocktail is unique and completely mesmerizing. Flavored with lavender syrup, citrus notes, fine gin and frothy egg white, this cocktail really is something special.
Add ½ Oz lemon juice, 1 Oz lavender simple syrup, ½ Oz gin, 1 whole egg white to a shaker and shake for about half a minute to create foam. Add ice to chill the cocktail. Pour into glass and garnish with lavender buds.
Ingredients
- ½ Oz lemon juice
- 1 Oz lavender simple syrup
- ½ Oz gin
- 1 whole egg white
- Some ice
- Lavender buds
Instructions
Add lemon juice, lavender simple syrup, gin, and an egg white to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to create a foamy top. Add ice to the shaker, and shake again to chill. Strain into a glass, and garnish with lavender buds. Enjoy!
10. Limoncello Gin Collins
This Limoncello is a classic summer gin cocktail. Effervescent and refreshing, with a pronounced lemon flavor. A simple syrup helps to balance the tartness of lemon juice and limoncello, and dampens the sour taste of citrus fruits. This drink is exactly what you need on a hot day.
Add ice, 2 Oz limoncello, ½ Oz gin, ½ Oz lemon juice, (fresh lemon is best) 1 Oz simple syrup. Stir with a spoon and add sparkling water. Garnish your cocktail with a lemon wedge and mint.
Ingredients
- 2 Oz limoncello
- ½ Oz gin
- ½ Oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 Oz mint simple syrup
- 2 Oz club soda
- Sprig of fresh mint
- Lemon wheels
- Some ice
Instructions
Add limoncello, gin, lemon juice, and simple mint syrup to a large glass filled with ice and stir. Top with sparkling water and stir lightly to prevent the gas from evaporating. Garnish with fresh lemon and mint.
11. Pink Gin And Prosecco Cocktail
A fragrant fruity gin cocktail recipe. This is a very romantic and aromatic drink with strawberries and roses. Perfect for a romantic dinner in nature with your loved one.
Pour 2 Oz Pink Gin, 2 Oz Lemonade into a glass filled with ice and stir. You can crush 1-2 strawberries. Top up with 2 Oz Rose Prosecco and stir lightly to keep the sparkling wine from foaming. Garnish the rim of the glass with strawberries.
Ingredients
- 2 Oz Pink Gin
- 2 Oz Lemonade
- 2 Oz Rose Prosecco
- A few ice-cubes
- A few strawberries cut into quarter/half
Instructions
Mix gin, lemonade in a glass with ice. Add Prosecco and stir lightly to prevent foaming. Decorate with strawberries.
12. Tart Raspberry Lime Gin Smash
This is another perfect summer fruity gin cocktail recipe. This refreshing Raspberry Lime Gin Smash is perfect for a hot summer day. The taste of berries, mint and lime is very refreshing and is always associated with a hot summer.
Shake ½ cup raspberries and ice in a shaker. Don’t be afraid to shake hard, the ice will crush the raspberries. Add 4 Oz fresh lime juice, 3 Oz gin, and shake some more. Pour into glasses and top with soda, garnish with mint and you’re done!
Ingredients
- ½ cup raspberries
- 4 Oz fresh lime juice
- 3 Oz gin
- 1 cup soda water
- 1 limes
- Some Ice
- Mint
Instructions
Shake raspberries with ice and lime rings in a shaker. Add lime juice and gin to shaker, shake again. Pour into a glass and add soda water, garnish with mint.
13. Grapefruit Gin & Tonic Cocktail
Relax on a hot day with this refreshing classic summer gin and tonic cocktail. Grapefruit Gin Tonic contains natural fruit juices to add a hint of citrus to your smoothie.
Mix in a shaker with ice 3 Oz. Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Juice, 3 Oz. London Dry Gin, ½ Oz. Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, 2 Dashes Grapefruit or Lemon Cocktail Bitters, 3-5 Cilantro Sprigs. Pour into glass, add ice and top up with Tonic Water. Stir gently and garnish with a sprig of cilantro.
Ingredients
- 3 Oz. Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
- 6 Oz. Tonic Water
- 3 Oz. London Dry Gin
- ½ Oz. Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- 2 Dashes Grapefruit or Lemon Cocktail Bitters
- 3-5 Cilantro Sprigs
Instructions
Fill shaker with ice and add gin, grapefruit juice, lime juice, bitters, shake for a few seconds. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass with 1-2 large ice cubes in each. Top up with tonic and stir lightly. Garnish each glass with a sprig of cilantro.
14. Sparkling Gin and Rosemary Lemonade Cocktail
A sparkling gin and rosemary lemonade cocktail will rival gin and tonic to become your favorite summer drink. Yes, this is one of the spiciest popular gin cocktails.
Make a simple rosemary syrup. Mix and boil for a couple of minutes ¼ cup minced rosemary, ½ cup water, ½ cup of sugar. Remove from heat and let steep for half an hour. Pour ½ Oz Gin, ¾ Oz rosemary syrup, ¾ Oz fresh lemon juice into a glass filled with ice and stir. Add Club Soda, garnish with Sprig of rosemary and Lemon wedges.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup minced rosemary
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup of sugar
- ½ Oz Gin
- ¾ Oz fresh lemon juice
- Club Soda
- Sprig of rosemary
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
Make a simple rosemary syrup. Fill glass with ice, add gin, simple rosemary syrup, lemon juice and stir. Top up with club soda, stir lightly and garnish with rosemary sprig and lemon wedge.
15. Elderflower Gin Fizz
Elderberry and gin are the perfect combination for summer gin cocktails! This recipe is simple, but quite elegant, it takes just a couple of minutes to prepare and pleases with a pleasant taste and aroma.
Shake 1 Oz Gin, 0/5 Oz Elderflower Syrup, 0/5 Oz Lemon Juice, and ice in a shaker. Pour into a glass and top up with 2 Oz Sparkling Wine. Garnish with a wheel or lemon wedge and tea rose petals (optional).
Ingredients
- 1 Oz Gin
- 0/5 Oz Elderflower Syrup
- 0/5 Oz Lemon Juice
- 2 Oz Sparkling Wine
- Lemon wheel
- Some ice
- Tea rose (optional)
Instructions
Add elderberry syrup, gin and lemon juice to a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a rocks glass, then top with sparkling wine and garnish with a lemon wheel and, if desired, tea rose petals.
16. Spring Fling Gin Cocktail
A great tart drink to refresh, one of the classic fruity gin cocktails. Hints of grapefruit and bright pomegranate taste perfectly complement the taste of dry gin. You will definitely love this easy-to-make cocktail!
Fill a large glass with ice. Add 2 Oz Gin, 1 Oz Pomegranate Juice, 3 Oz Grapefruit Seltzer and stir. Decorate the lime wheel and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 Oz Gin
- 1 Oz Pomegranate Juice
- 3 Oz Grapefruit Seltzer
- Lime wheel
Instructions
Fill a large glass with ice. Add pomegranate juice, grapefruit seltzer and gin, stir to combine. Decorate with a lime wheel and you’re done!
17. Ginger & Lime Gin Mule
This original cocktail has a full-bodied taste and a delightfully fiery tinge of ginger. Ginger and lime go great with gin in this fabulous cocktail, a must try!
Mix ice, ginger pieces, ½ Oz Gin, 0/5 Oz Simple Syrup, 0/5 Oz lime juice in a shaker. Strain the liquid into a mug or glass filled with ice and garnish with lime and ginger slices.
Ingredients
- ½ Oz Gin
- 0/5 Oz Simple Syrup
- 0/5 Oz lime juice
- Fresh lime slices
- Fresh ginger slices
- Some ice
Instructions
Mix ice, fresh ginger pieces, sugar syrup, lime juice and gin in a shaker and shake well. Strain the liquid into a mug or glass filled with ice and garnish with lime and ginger slices.
18. Aviation Cocktail
The Air Cocktail is a classic popular gin cocktail that not only tastes great, but also looks great. The stunning combination of gin, lemon juice, violets and cherries is unique and delightful, with an elegant purple hue. Serve in a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Mix some ice, 1 ½ Oz Gin, ½ Oz freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ Oz Maraschino Luxardo, ½ Oz Crème de Violette in a shaker. Pour into a martini or coupe glass and garnish with a cherry.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Oz Gin
- ½ Oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ Oz Maraschino Luxardo
- ½ Oz Crème de Violette
- Few cherries
- Some ice
Instructions
Just fill the shaker with ice and pour in the gin, liqueurs and lemon juice. Stir well and strain into a coupe or martini glass and garnish with a cherry.
19. Blueberry Gin Cocktail
This cocktail is an excellent choice for a quiet rest and relaxation. A simple blueberry syrup and gin and tonic make for a beautiful and refreshing fruity gin cocktail.
To make blueberry syrup, mash 1 cup blueberries in a small saucepan, add 1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar. Boil for about 5 minutes and leave to cool, then strain. Mix 2 Oz blueberry simple syrup, 2 Oz Gin, 4 Oz Tonic water in a glass and garnish with fresh blueberries. Now enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Oz blueberry simple syrup
- 2 Oz Gin
- 4 Oz Tonic water
Instructions
Prepare blueberry syrup. Add ice, blueberry syrup, gin and tonic to a glass. Blend until smooth and garnish with fresh blueberries.
20. Cranberry Gin Cocktail
Cranberry Gin Drink is a delicious and festive fruity gin cocktail. Gin pairs well with sour fruits and berries, and cranberries are great for that.
Mix 2 Oz Gin, 2 Oz Triple Sec, 4 Oz Cranberry Juice in a shaker. Pour into glass and top with Some Splash Ginger Ale. You can add some ice if you like.
Ingredients
- 2 Oz Gin
- 2 Oz Triple Sec
- 4 Oz Cranberry Juice
- Some Splash Ginger Ale
Instructions
Mix Gin, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice in a shaker. Pour into glass and top with Some Splash Ginger Ale.
21. Clover Club Cocktail
The bright taste of raspberries is combined with fragrant gin and tart lemon in a magical summer gin cocktail. The velvety texture and fresh fruity flavor are perfect for many occasions. Due to the presence of egg white, the cocktail cannot be stored, it must be consumed immediately after preparation.
Shake ½ Oz Gin, ½ Oz Dry Vermouth, ¾ Oz Raspberry Syrup, ½ Oz Fresh Lemon Juice, ½ Oz Eggwhite in a shaker. Beat well, the egg white should foam! Pour into a glass filled with ice and garnish with fresh raspberries.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Oz Gin
- ½ Oz Dry Vermouth
- ¾ Oz Raspberry Syrup
- ½ Oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ Oz Eggwhite
- Few raspberries
- Some ice
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with fresh raspberries.
22. Aperol Gin Cocktail
This gin and Aperol cocktail is a very refreshing drink complemented with cucumber, lime. This easy-to-make drink is not only attractive, it literally takes 5 minutes to prepare!
Mash a couple of cucumber slices in the bottom of a shaker. Add 3 Oz Gin, 1 Oz Aperol, 1 Oz lime juice, 1 Oz simple syrup and stir. Pour into a glass filled with ice and garnish with lime wedges.
Ingredients
- 2 slices cucumber
- 3 Oz Gin
- 1 Oz Aperol
- 1 Oz lime juice
- 1 Oz simple syrup
- Splash of club soda
- Lime
- Some ice
Instructions
Mash a couple of slices of cucumber in the bottom of a shaker, add aperol, gin, lime juice and sugar syrup. Mix vigorously. Strain into martini glasses and add ice, top with soda water. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.
23. Orange Blossom
This is a classic gin cocktail recipe, one of the easiest. This is a fairly strong and rich cocktail, which allows you to taste an excellent gin in detail.
Squeeze 2 Oz orange juice into a glass filled with ice, add 2 Oz gin and stir. Everything is really very simple.
Ingredients
- 2 Oz fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 2 Oz gin
- Some ice
Instructions
Mix orange juice and gin in a glass with ice. Everything is ready, enjoy!
24. Cucumber Mint Gin
This is a great refreshing summer gin cocktail. Cucumber and mint perfectly refresh and quench your thirst on a hot sunny day. Great way to cool off and relax.
Mash the mint leaves in the bottom of a shaker, shake with ice and 4 Oz gin. Pour into glass and top with 2 Oz Club soda, garnish with cucumber slices.
Ingredients
- 6 thin slices of cucumber
- 6 mint leaves
- 4 Oz gin
- 2 Oz Club soda
Instructions
Mash the mint leaves in the bottom of the shaker, add ice, and gin. Pour into glass, add soda and garnish with cucumber slices.
25. Lemon and Honey Gin & Tonic
This Lemon Honey Gin Tonic recipe is a bubbly alternative to the popular Bee’s Knees Gin Cocktail. A simple and refreshing drink made from gin, tonic, honey and lemon cordial.
Shake 4 tea spoons of honey, 2 shots of gin and 2 shots of lemon cordial together in a glass with ice. Top up with tonic, and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 4 tsp Honey
- 2 shots Lemon Cordial
- 2 shots Gin
- 1 – 2 cups Tonic Water
- 1 – 2 cups Ice Cubes
Instructions
Stir honey, gin and lemon cordial together in a glass filled with ice. Top up with tonic, you’re done.
26. Endless Summer
As we can see from the name itself, this is a great refreshing summer gin cocktail. Sweet and sour pineapple perfectly complements the bitterness and astringency of gin.
Mix in a shaker 1 Oz gin, ¾ Oz Campari, ¾ Oz Dolin Sweet Vermouth, 1 Oz pineapple juice. Pour into Collins glass with ice and you’re done.
Ingredients
- 1 Oz gin
- ¾ Oz Campari
- ¾ Oz Dolin Sweet Vermouth
- 1 Oz pineapple juice
- Some ice
Instructions
Add all ingredients in a shaker and shake well. Fine strain into a Collins glass over ice.
27. Gin & Sin Cocktail
Gin & Sin is a classic cocktail, it is believed that it was created in the 20s of the 20th century. The creator and exact place of origin of this recipe is unknown, but traditionally it is made with gin, citrus fruits and grenadine. The drink is very invigorating and refreshing.
Mix ½ Oz Gin, 1 Oz Orange Juice, 1 Oz Lemon Juice, ½ Oz Grenadine in a shaker. Pour into cocktail glass and garnish with orange twist.
Ingredients
- ½ Oz Gin
- 1 Oz Orange Juice
- 1 Oz Lemon Juice
- ½ Oz Grenadine
- 1 Orange Twist
Instructions
Mix gin, orange juice, lemon juice, grenadine, and ice in a shaker. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with orange twist.
28. Gin Basil Smash
Here’s the perfect summer gin cocktail, topped with zesty basil. This is a classic recipe dating back to 1887 when it was first published. The highlight of this cocktail is basil, which adds freshness and unique aroma.
Gently mash the basil leaves in a shaker. Add 2.5 Oz gin, ¾ Oz lemon juice, ¾ Oz simple syrup, Some ice to a shaker and shake well. Strain the drink into an ice-filled lowball glass. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Ingredients
- 8 -10 large basil leaves
- 2.5 Oz gin
- ¾ Oz lemon juice
- ¾ Oz simple syrup
- Some ice
Instructions
Gently mash the basil leaves in a shaker. Add gin, ice, lemon juice and sugar syrup and shake well. Strain the drink into an ice-filled lowball glass. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
29. Lillet Gin Cocktail
This Lillet Gin is super easy to make! The drink pairs gin with the warmer flavors of Lillet Rosé. The cocktail acquires a magnificent blush-apricot color and has a very delicate taste.
Mix 1 Oz gin, ½ Oz Lillet Rosé, ½ Oz lemon juice, ½ Oz lime juice, ½ Oz simple syrup, 1 dash aromatic bitters in a shaker. Top up with seltzer or tonic water and garnish the rim of the glass with a lemon wedge.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 Oz gin
- ½ Oz Lillet Rosé
- ½ Oz lemon juice
- ½ Oz lime juice
- ½ Oz simple syrup
- 1 dash aromatic bitters
- Some seltzer or tonic
Instructions
Combine all liquids except tonic in a shaker and shake. Pour into a tall glass and top up with tonic. Add ice and garnish the rim of the glass with lemon.
30. Classic Singapore Sling
This is a classic gin cocktail, refreshing and fruity with herbal notes. According to legend, the Singapore Sling cocktail was invented in the Long Bar of the famous Raffles Hotel in Singapore by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon in 1915.
Shake with ice 2 Oz gin, 1 Oz Cherry Liqueur, 1 Oz lime juice, 1 tbsp Benedictine, 2 dashes Angostura Bitters. Pour into a glass and top up with club soda, garnish with a cherry and a slice of lemon or pineapple.
Ingredients
- 2 Oz gin
- 1 Oz Cherry Liqueur
- 1 Oz lime juice
- 1 tbsp Benedictine
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- chilled soda water
- cocktail cherries
- lemon slices or pineapple wedges
- Some ice
Instructions
Place all liquids except sparkling water in a mixing pitcher filled with ice and stir well. Pour into glass and add soda water. Garnish with a cherry, lemon or pineapple slice.
Today we reviewed 30 of the best gin cocktails. This is a truly unique drink that adorns a variety of cocktails. It goes well with citrus and sour fruits and berries. Experiment and find your perfect gin cocktail!
30 Best Gin Cocktails
Ingredients
- Spiced Pear Gin Cocktail
- Bees Knees Classic Gin Cocktail
- Strawberry Basil Cocktail with Gin
- French Gimlet
- Gin Basil Smash
- Bramble Cocktail
- Bee’s Knees Cocktail
- Gin and Prosecco Cocktail
- Lavender Gin Cocktail (Gin Fizz)
- Limoncello Gin Collins
- Pink Gin And Prosecco Cocktail
- Tart Raspberry Lime Gin Smash
- Grapefruit Gin & Tonic Cocktail
- Sparkling Gin and Rosemary Lemonade Cocktail
- Elderflower Gin Fizz
- Spring Fling Gin Cocktail
- Ginger & Lime Gin Mule
- Aviation Cocktail
- Blueberry Gin Cocktail
- Cranberry Gin Cocktail
- Clover Club Cocktail
- Aperol Gin Cocktail
- Orange Blossom
- Cucumber Mint Gin
- Lemon and Honey Gin & Tonic
- Endless Summer
- Gin & Sin Cocktail
- Gin Basil Smash
- Lillet Gin Cocktail
- Classic Singapore Sling
Instructions
- Combine all liquids in a shaker and shake.