Gin is one of the most versatile spirits for cocktail aficionados. Need a refreshing post-work drink? Grab a G&T. Want something fun for a brunch? Get a Singapore Sling. The options are endless. So, if you want to play around with gin, here are some classic gin cocktail recipes to get lit this weekend.
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1. Classic Gin & Tonic
Ingredients:
60 ml gin
150 ml tonic
30 ml lemon juice
Lemon wedges or slices for garnish
Ice cubes
Method:
Fill a tall glass with ice and pour the gin, lemon juice, and tonic. Now, with a stirrer, mix it well and garnish with a lemon slice or wedge for a quick and refreshing G&T.
2. Southside
Ingredients:
60 ml gin
30 ml lemon juice
30 ml simple syrup
5-7 fresh mint leaves
Mint sprig for garnish
Method:
In a cocktail shaker, add the mint leaves and lemon juice and muddle them gently. Then, add the gin and sugar syrup along with ice and shake till it is chilled. Now, fill a tall glass with fresh ice and strain the mixture into it. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
3. Aviation
Ingredients:
60 ml gin
10 ml cherry syrup or maraschino liqueur
10 ml violet gin or crème de violette liqueur
15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon peel for garnish
Ice cubes
Method:
In a shaker add all the ingredients along with ice and shake well till it is chilled. Now take a chilled cocktail glass (place in the freezer for 2 minutes) and strain the drink into it. Now garnish this classic gin cocktail with some lemon peel and sip away!
4. French 75
Ingredients:
50 ml gin
60 ml champagne
20 ml lemon juice
20 ml simple syrup
Ice cubes
Lemon twist for garnish
Method:
Take a shaker and add the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice to it. Now, shake nicely till it is chilled and strain into a champagne flute. Top it off with champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.
5. Vesper
Ingredients:
100 ml London dry gin
30 ml vodka
15 ml Lillet Blanc or Angostura orange bitters
Lemon peel for garnish
Ice cubes
Method:
In a cocktail shaker, add all the ingredients with ice and shake till they are well-combined and chilled. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with lemon peel. An easy, classic gin cocktail recipe for the weekend!
6. Monkey Gland
Ingredients:
60 ml gin
30 ml orange juice
A dash of absinthe
2 tsp grenadine or pomegranate juice
Orange slice for garnish
Method:
Take a cocktail shaker and add gin, orange juice, grenadine or pomegranate juice, and ice, and shake well. Now, take a chilled cocktail glass, add a dash of absinthe to it, and strain the prepared cocktail over it. Garnish with an orange slice and serve.
7. Gimlet
Ingredients:
100 ml gin
60 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
60 ml simple syrup
Lime wheel for garnish
Ice cubes
Method:
In a shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice, and shake till it is chilled. Take a chilled cocktail glass and strain the prepared cocktail in it. Garnish with a lime wheel and your gin cocktail is ready.
8. Classic Negroni
Ingredients:
60 ml gin
60 ml Campari
Orange peel for garnish
60 ml sweet vermouth
Ice cubes
Method:
In a shaker, add the gin, Campari, vermouth, and ice, and mix well till it is chilled. Next, take a cocktail glass, add fresh ice to it, and pour the strained cocktail over it. Garnish with orange peel and enjoy.
9. Singapore Sling
Ingredients:
50 ml gin
30 ml Benedictine liquer or Jagermeister
15 ml cherry liqueur or cherry syrup
30 ml lemon juice
10 ml simple syrup
60 ml club soda
Fresh cherry for garnish
Ice cubes
Method:
Put the gin, Jagermeister, cherry liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Now, shake vigorously till it is chilled. Fill a tall glass with fresh ice and strain the cocktail into it. Lastly, top it off with soda and garnish with fresh cherries.
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