The botanicals of gin, gives an exquisite taste to the cocktails that cannot be found with any other drink. Gin based cocktails are highly versatile and no two brands will taste the same.
You can try the combinations of different ingredients with various brands and the flavor of the cocktail would be different There are a variety of cocktails based on gin and we will discuss the ones which should be tasted at least once.
Classic Gin Martini
Well, it was pretty obvious, wasn’t it? Starting the list with one of the most iconic cocktails of all time. The classic gin martini is a drink that is cherished all around the world. It is a drink that should be known by every bartender. It is pretty easy to make and the taste it offers, is always worth it.
Ingredients
- 50 ml gin
- 25 ml dry vermouth
- Olives or lemon can be used for garnishing
Steps
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Combine gin and dry vermouth in a mixing glass. You can add as much vermouth as you want, according to your taste.
- Stir for 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Add Angostura bitters if desired.
- Garnish with lemon.
- Serve and enjoy.
You should always use the best drink to make a classic gin martini.
Gin and Tonic
One of the best and most reliable gin based cocktails , gin and tonic is delightful to taste and pretty easy to prepare. This drink has an exotic flavour and is a great drink for parties. It is an invigorating drink and should be enjoyed thoroughly.
Ingredients
- 60 ml gin
- 100 ml water
- Lime for garnishing
Steps
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Pour gin and top with tonic, in a highball glass filled with ice cubes.
- Stir well.
- Garnish with lime wedge.
Lime wedge is almost always served with gin and tonic and is a great way to add some citrus in the drink.
Gimlet
Another gin based cocktail that has been enjoyed since a long time. This refreshing sweet and tart drink is appreciated everywhere in the world. It has an exquisite taste and the flavours really do wonders to your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 50 ml gin.
- 25 ml lime cordial.
- For garnishing you can use lime wedge.
Steps
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Pour the ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice cubes.
- Stir well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with lime wedge.
- Serve and enjoy.
Negroni
If you want to taste a gin based cocktail which is soothing, refreshing and has a recipe that takes less than few minutes, look no further. No drink will satisfy your palate like a Negroni. It has an amazing effect on your taste buds. The flavour it offers and the combination of ingredients, makes it a drink worth trying. This is a great drink to train your taste buds, to the taste of bitter aperitif.
Ingredients
- 25 ml sweet vermouth
- 25 ml gin
- 25 ml Campari
- Orange slice for garnishing
Steps
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Pour all the ingredients in an old fashioned glass with ice cubes.
- Stir well.
- Garnish with orange juice.
- Serve and enjoy.
You can adjust the volume of Campari according to your comfort.
Floradora
This fabulous and classy gin based cocktail is the go to drink for many occasions. It’s aroma and flavour are its biggest strengths. This cocktail has been named after the first Broadway hit musical comedy of the same name. The show’s popularity was mimicked by the drink and it gained many admirers.
Ingredients
- 50 ml gin
- 25 ml lime juice
- 25 ml creme de framboise liquer
- 100 ml ginger ale
Steps
- Gather all the ingredients.
- In a highball glass filled with ice cubes, pour lime juice, gin and framboise.
- Top it off with ginger ale.
- Garnish with lime wedge.
- Serve and enjoy.
Hanky Panky
A sweet gin based cocktail that is sure to tantalise your taste buds. The combo of all the ingredients of this drink hits you hard and you will fall in love with it in no time. The drink was created around 1923 by Ada Colman in an American Bar. She retired in 1925 but her legacy has lived on.
Ingredients
- 50 ml gin
- 50 ml sweet vermouth
- 25 ml fernet branca
- Orange peel for garnishing
Steps
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Pour the ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Add a dash of orange juice if desired.
- Stir well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Serve and enjoy
Monkey Gland
It is as delicious as different its name sounds. This classic cocktail with a sordid history can easily become your favourite once you learn to master it creation. The insightful and intoxicating aroma of the drink is another plus. This drink has many ingredients and it may seem like its quite a lot of work to make it. But once you develop a taste for it, you wont be able to stop.
Ingredients
- 50 ml gin
- 25 ml orange juice
- 25 ml grenadine
- Dash of absinthe
- For garnishing you can use orange juice
Steps
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Swirl a dash of absinthe in a cocktail glass to coat it, then dump out any excess liquor.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes, pour gin, orange juice and grenadine.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with orange slice.
- Serve and enjoy!
Singapore Sling
This is a cocktail that everyone should taste. This gin based drink has received appreciation for its flavor. It was developed in the Raffles hotel at Singapore. It was developed by Tong Boon in 1915. It is a semi-filled, smooth and slow cocktail which has remained a favourite even after 100 years. The recipe has many variations, each claiming to be “ the original.” Each variation is worthy of being tasted.
Ingredients
- 50 ml gin
- 25 ml Benedictine
- 25 ml lime juice
- 25 ml simple syrup
- 50 ml club soda
- 25 ml cherry brandy
- Lemon slice for garnishing
Steps
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Pour the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a highball glass.
- Top it off with club soda.
- Float the cherry brandy on top by pouring it over the back of a bar spoon.
- Garnish with orange peel.
- Serve and enjoy.
Aviation Cocktail
This is another gin based cocktail which had a long and rocky past. And just like every other gin based drink, it has a taste worth cherishing. It requires very few ingredients and is easy to make. The colour of the drink makes it all the more elegant. The problem is that the key to getting that colour is somewhat elusive liqueur. It may be hard to find, but the elegance it gives to the drink is what makes it worth finding.
Ingredients
- 50 ml gin
- 25 ml maraschino liqueur
- 25 ml creme de violet
- 25 ml lime juice
- For garnishing you can use flamed lemon peel
Steps
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Pour the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Use flamed lemon peel for garnishing.
- Serve and enjoy!
New Orleans Fizz
It is among Big Easy’s most famous drink. It was created in late 1800s by Henry C Ramos. This is a must know cocktail for every bartender. Due to its surging popularity, it became almost impossible for “Ramos 35 Shaker Boys” to keep up with the demand.
Ingredients
- 50 ml gin
- 25 ml lime juice
- 25 ml lemon juice
- 75 ml simple syrup
- 50 ml cream
- 1 small egg white
- 2 dashes fleurs de orange
- 25 ml club soda
Steps
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Pour all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
- Dry shake without ice.
- Shake vigorously again after filling the shaker with ice.
- Strain into a chilled highball glass.
- Top with club soda.
- Serve and enjoy!
These are some of the best gin based cocktails that should be tried atleast once. There taste and elegance, will make you come back for more!