Cocktails with Gin
Gin is a juniper-flavored spirit, with botanicals providing its distinctive aromatic character. London Dry is the most common style, but contemporary gins vary widely in flavor profiles.
- Type
- Spirit
- Strength
- 40–47.3% ABV
- Aroma
- Juniper, Citrus, Pine, Floral notes, Herbal
- Taste
- Juniper forward, Citrus, Spice, Herbal complexity
- Finish
- Dry, Crisp, Lingering botanicals
77 drinks with Gin
- AlaskaYellow Chartreuse, Orange Bitters
- AMF (Adios Motherf*cker)Vodka, White Rum, Tequila
- Angel FaceApricot Brandy, Calvados
- Army & NavyLemon Juice, Orgeat
- AviationMaraschino Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Crème de Violette
- Bee's KneesLemon Juice, Honey Syrup
- BijouGreen Chartreuse, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters
- Bitter Orange & Cardamom MartiniDry Vermouth, Orange Bitters, Cardamom Syrup
- BrambleLemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Crème de Mûre
- Breakfast MartiniTriple Sec, Lemon Juice, Marmalade
- BronxDry Vermouth, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Juice
- CardinaleDry Vermouth, Campari
- CasinoMaraschino Liqueur, Orange Bitters, Lemon Juice
- Clover ClubLemon Juice, Raspberry Syrup, Egg White
- ContessaAperol, Dry Vermouth
- Corpse Reviver No. 2Triple Sec, Lillet Blanc, Lemon Juice
- Corpse Reviver No. BlueLillet Blanc, Blue Curaçao, Lemon Juice
- CosmonautRaspberry Syrup, Lemon Juice
- Dirty MartiniDry Vermouth
- Dry MartiniDry Vermouth
- EastsideLime Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- Eeyore's RequiemCampari, Bianco Vermouth, Cynar
- Elder FashionElderflower Liqueur, Orange Bitters
- EnzoniCampari, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
- Fifty-Fifty MartiniDry Vermouth, Orange Bitters
- FitzgeraldLemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters
- Fog CutterWhite Rum, Brandy, Orange Juice
- Ford CocktailDry Vermouth, Bénédictine, Orange Bitters
- French 75Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Champagne
- French 75 SlushChampagne, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
- GibsonDry Vermouth
- GimletLime Cordial
- Gin and TonicTonic Water
- Gin Basil SmashLemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Basil
- Gin FizzLemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
- Gin RickeyLime Juice, Soda Water
- Gin-Gin MuleMint Leaves, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Grapefruit NegroniCampari, Sweet Vermouth, Grapefruit Juice
- Hanky PankySweet Vermouth, Fernet-Branca
- Hugo CocktailElderflower Liqueur, Prosecco, Soda Water
- JasmineTriple Sec, Campari, Lemon Juice
- John CollinsLemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
- Last WordGreen Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur, Lime Juice
- Lemongrass GimletLime Juice, Lemongrass Syrup
- Long Island Iced TeaVodka, Tequila, White Rum
- Long Island Iced Tea SlushVodka, Tequila, White Rum
- MartinezSweet Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur, Orange Bitters
- Monkey GlandOrange Juice, Absinthe, Grenadine
- NecromancerAbsinthe, Lillet Blanc, Elderflower Liqueur
- NegroniCampari, Sweet Vermouth
- Negroni SlushCampari, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Juice
- ObituaryDry Vermouth, Absinthe
- Orange BlossomOrange Juice, Simple Syrup, Orange Blossom Water
- ParadiseApricot Brandy, Orange Juice
- Pegu ClubTriple Sec, Lime Juice, Angostura Bitters
- Pink Gin 75Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Champagne
- Pink Gin SpritzLychee Liqueur, Soda Water
- Pink LadyApple Brandy, Lemon Juice, Grenadine
- Pink NegroniSweet Vermouth, Aperol
- Poets DreamDry Vermouth, Bénédictine, Orange Bitters
- Ramos Gin FizzLime Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
- Rhubarb FizzRhubarb Syrup, Lemon Juice, Egg White
- Rhubarb GinRhubarb Syrup, Lemon Juice, Soda Water
- Satans WhiskersDry Vermouth, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Juice
- SaturnLemon Juice, Orgeat, Passion Fruit Purée
- Singapore SlingCherry Heering, Triple Sec, Bénédictine
- Sleepy HollowMint Leaves, Apricot Brandy, Lemon Juice
- SouthsideLime Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- Suffering BastardBourbon, Lime Juice, Angostura Bitters
- TuxedoDry Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur, Absinthe
- Twentieth CenturyLillet Blanc, White Crème de Cacao, Lemon Juice
- VancouverBénédictine, Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters
- VesperVodka, Lillet Blanc
- Watermelon Gin SpritzerWatermelon Juice, Lime Juice, Soda Water
- White LadyTriple Sec, Lemon Juice
- White NegroniLillet Blanc, Suze
- Wild Berri BrambleLemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Crème de Mûre
History
Gin evolved from Dutch 'jenever' in the 17th century and became immensely popular in England. The Gin Craze of the 1700s led to quality regulations. The invention of the column still enabled the crisp London Dry style. In recent years, a craft gin renaissance has produced diverse contemporary expressions.
How it’s made
Base spirit (typically grain-neutral) is redistilled with botanicals, primarily juniper berries. Other common botanicals include coriander, citrus peel, angelica root, and orris root. Some gins add botanicals through vapor infusion, while others steep them directly. London Dry must have its flavors derived only through distillation.
Bottles to try
TanquerayMid-range
Classic London Dry with bold juniper and a hint of citrus. Four-times distilled for purity.
Bombay SapphireMid-range
Vapor-infused with 10 botanicals for a lighter, more aromatic style than traditional London Drys.
Hendrick'sPremium
Scottish gin infused with cucumber and rose petals, creating a distinctively refreshing character.
New AmsterdamBudget
Smooth and citrus-forward, approachable for gin beginners.
TanquerayMid-range
Classic London dry style, bold juniper, bartender favorite.
Hendrick'sPremium
Scottish gin with cucumber and rose notes, distinctive and elegant.
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