Gin can transform into a light, bright spritz or be the star of a robust martini, making it great as the base of any summer cocktail. Whatever you make it is sure to be refreshing with its combination of juniper and herbal notes, it’s the perfect refresher! Let’s start with the simplest!
Gin & Tonic
The gin and tonic is a classic cocktail mixing gin with tonic water, often garnished with lime or lemon. Its origins date back to the 19th century, combining gin’s botanical flavors with tonic’s quinine bitterness. It’s celebrated for its refreshing, crisp taste and simplicity, making it a timeless favorite.
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Gin Basil Smash
The Gin Basil Smash cocktail shouldn’t work but it does! This modern classic with its herbal flavors mixed with its citrus kick is one of the summer cocktails that should be on your list!
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Gimlet
The classic Gin Gimlet was a lifeline for sailors, literally saving them from scurvy. It’s only a two ingredient recipe that’s made for gin & lime lovers!
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Tom Collins
The Tom Collins is one of the oldest cocktail recipes ever and so easy to make. Just combine gin, sugar, and lemon juice, again!
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Gin Fizz
A great classic gin cocktail that is sometimes overlooked for the Gin and Tonic. Lemony, fresh, and frothy, there is a reason it’s remained on the cocktail list for over a century!
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French 75
It has the word French in its name, so it has to be French, right? Named for a field gun used by the French in WWI, the French 75 is the delicious combination of gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar with the very French Champagne.
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Singapore Sling
The Singapore Sling is a classic gin cocktail born at the Long Bar in Raffles Hotel. A medley of fruit that can be made at home so easily!
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London Calling
Invented by Chris Jepson at the iconic Milk & Honey in London, the London Calling has become a modern day classic. This cocktail is the only one to appear on every one of their cocktail menus since it was invented! Just a dash of sherry made a Gin Sour the instant classic it is!
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Bee’s Knees
In the 1920’s, anything fabulous was known as “the bee’s knees.” A play on words, this classic Gin Sour cocktail substitutes the sugar syrup for honey!
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Gin Sour
The easiest sour to make. The Gin Sour has no need for an egg white. Just three ingredients and you have a classic in your hand.
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