Gin substitutes
The closest substitute for Gin is Old Tom Gin, which works and barely changes the drink. Slightly sweeter. Genever also works. In a pinch, use Vodka.
What to use instead of Gin
Old Tom GinAlmost the same
Slightly sweeter. Same amount.
GeneverWorks, tastes different
Maltier and rounder. Same amount.
VodkaLast resort
Loses all the botanicals. Same amount.
What is 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.
65 drinks with Gin
- AlaskaYellow Chartreuse, Orange Bitters
- 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
- Corpse Reviver No. 2Triple Sec, Lillet Blanc, Lemon Juice
- CosmonautRaspberry Syrup, Lemon Juice
- Dirty MartiniDry Vermouth
- Dry MartiniDry Vermouth
- EastsideLime Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- EnzoniCampari, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
- FitzgeraldLemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters
- Fog CutterWhite Rum, Brandy, Orange Juice
- Ford CocktailDry Vermouth, Bénédictine, Orange Bitters
- French 75Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Champagne
- 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
- MartinezSweet Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur, Orange Bitters
- Monkey GlandOrange Juice, Absinthe, Grenadine
- NegroniCampari, Sweet Vermouth
- 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
- 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
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