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Apr 6, 2023 · Learn about the history and ingredients of the most classic and popular Gin cocktails, from Negroni to Singapore Sling. Find recipes, tips, and variations for each drink on Cocktail Society.
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- Classic Gin Martini. We will begin with the most obvious of gin cocktails, the classic gin martini. You can call any other beverage in a cocktail glass a "martini," but there is only one real martini and it requires gin.
- Gin & Tonic. Reliable is the best word to describe the gin & tonic. It is another obvious, two-ingredient drink and it is the foundation for many other gin highballs.
- Gimlet. One reader relies on the gimlet as a summer alternative to the classic martini. It is so true that this simple (again, two-ingredient) drink is a wonder on hot days and if you're curious as to how gin and lime work together, this drink is the best way to test it.
- Negroni. If you are looking for the ultimate before dinner cocktail, look no further than the Negroni. This popular drink includes gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, which are each the embodiment of aperitifs and combine for the perfect appetite stimulant.
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- Dorchester. Similar in spirit to a Hemingway Daiquiri, this bright drink switches up the spirit itself, swapping out rum for a London Dry gin in the sweet-tart combo of maraschino liqueur, lime and grapefruit juices, and simple syrup.
- Earl Grey MarTEAni. From famed bar pro Audrey Saunders of the late Pegu Club comes this tea-infused twist on a Gin Sour. Tanqueray gets a boost from Earl Grey tea before joining lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in the shaker.
- Tomato Spritz. In this savory spritz from Katana Kitten head bartender and managing partner Masahiro Urushido, both tomato water and a tomato shrub lend their acidity and brightness to a mix of Hendrick’s gin and extra-dry vermouth.
- Green Deacon. The Rosy Deacon is a little-known cocktail from the 1977 Stan Jones Bar Guide made with London Dry gin, sloe gin, and grapefruit juice. The latter two ingredients give this twist from bar pro Jim Meehan its vivid orange hue and bittersweet flavor, while an absinthe rinse accounts for its name.
Apr 23, 2024 · Find your favorite gin cocktail from this list of 30 recipes, ranging from classics like Gin and Tonic and Negroni to modern twists like Gin Gin Mule and Bees Knees. Learn how to make each drink with simple ingredients and tips from certified mixologists.
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- Shaggy's Perfect Martini
- Gin and Tonic
- Negroni Cocktail II
- Salty Dog II
- Gimlet
- Juli's Bee's Knees
- Aviation Cocktail
- The REAL Long Island Iced Tea
- Tom Collins
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Juli's Bee's Knees | Photo by Allrecipes Magazine.
Aromatic and potent, gin is also versatile, which makes it one of the great spirits for building cocktails. Gin is a grain-based liquor flavored with botanicals, including juniper berries, which explains both the name (gin comes from the Dutch word for juniper,
If the martini is the king of cocktails, then gin is the crown of juniper it wears upon its head. The martini is simple, in theory. Just three ingredients: a whisper of vermouth, some gin, and an olive (or twist of lemon). But there are many subtle variations on this basic theme. Shaggy's martini is a classic approach. And here are
a few variations on the theme:
Of course, there's more to gin than martinis. Consider the gin and tonic. It's a classic summer drink -- so refreshing. But that wasn't the only reason that the colonial English drank G and T's in sunny, hot India: quinine in the tonic water kept malaria at bay. And the gin helped the medicine go down in the most delightful way.
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Gin, bitter Campari, and sweet vermouth combine to be far more than the sum of their parts. The negroni is a complex cocktail with an Italian accent and a solid kick. MikeyChaz rates it 5 stars: "I spent 7 years in Rome, for graduate study. My new Italian friends were anxious to get me to try one of their native drinks, but the unusual combination of ingredients put me off at first. I eventually tried it and have loved Negronis ever since!"
Shake up gin, grapefruit juice, and a little salt for this refreshing cocktail, which is on the dry side of the spectrum. Some folks skip the salt, which makes it a
And PatsyK adds a splash of triple sec to smooth out the bitterness of the grapefruit juice.
Gimlet | Photo by Meredith.
The gimlet takes the gin and lime concept and sweetens it up. Shake up gin, sweetened lime juice, and a little sugar over ice to make this classic. Fondukes rates this 5 stars: "mmm, another reviewer said it best -- "Nothing goes better with gin than lime." Amen to that. I used 2:1:1 lime infused gin, unsweetened lime juice, white sugar and gave it good shaking with about a cup of ice in my cocktail shaker. Now I want to go out and buy more gin and lime juice!" Compare the gimlet cocktail with another classic gin-and-lime-juice cocktail, the
Juli's Bee's Knees | Photo by Allrecipes Magazine.
"The classic Bee's Knees cocktail dates back to Prohibition, when the phrase became slang for the best," says Juliana Hale, who submitted this updated version with pineapple juice, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, and, of course, honey. "It proves that the best can get better."
Aviation Cocktail | Photo by Pete.
This pre-prohibition cocktail first took flight when aviation was in its infancy. It's a thoroughly grown up cocktail, which combines gin, maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice. Shake it up vigorously and serve, up, in a martini glass. Recipe reviewer Pete, who also snapped the featured photo, has one note about the recipe, "It's missing one important ingredient: Creme de Violette. It is what gave it the sky blue look. It's from Austria, so it wasn't available during the war. People learned to make it without. It's my wife's favorite drink. My recipe is ½ oz lemon juice, ½ oz Creme de Violette, 1 tsp Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, 2 ½ oz good quality gin. Shaken and served up with a twist of lemon."
The REAL Long Island Iced Tea | Photo by LazieFoodieGirl. LazyFoodieGirl
Is the Long Island iced tea a gin drink? Yes, it is. It's also a vodka drink, a rum drink, and a tequila drink. And yet, somehow, through a miracle of chemistry, alchemy, and the dark arts of mixology, this extremely spirited combo comes out super tasty, almost too tasty. So watch out! "This was plenty strong, and tasted WAY better than what you pick up in a normal bar," says LazyFoodieGirl. "If you want it a little less strong, you can double the cola."
Tom Collins | Photo by Meredith.
A classic tall cocktail with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, a dash of bitters, shaken up, strained into a highball glass and topped off with club soda. "This is a great warm weather cocktail with or without the splash of bitters," says c-biskit.
Learn how to make gin cocktails with these recipes, from the martini to the Singapore sling. Find out the history, ingredients, and variations of each drink, and get tips from other home bartenders.
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Jun 25, 2024 · Discover the versatility and complexity of gin in these classic and creative recipes, from Negroni to Frozen Gin & Tonic. Whether you prefer a simple Gin & Tonic or a more elaborate Chocolate Negroni, you'll find a gin cocktail to suit your taste and occasion.
Jul 27, 2020 · Learn how to make 10 delicious gin cocktails with simple ingredients and easy steps. From classics like martini and negroni to pitcher drinks with cucumber and rosé, these recipes are perfect for any occasion.
