RANKED: The 10 Best Gin Cocktails
10. Gimlet
Ingredients:
“Just renewed my gin membership!”
- 50ml gin
- 50ml lime cordial
- Ice
- Slice of lime
Supposedly made for naval ships to help prevent scurvy, the Gimlet does have a bit of a medicine vibe about it, but it’s still delicious when it’s well-executed.
9. Martini
“Knock knock, it’s cocktail o’clock!”
Ingredients:
- 60ml gin
- 1 tbsp dry vermouth
- Twist of lemon peel
We have it on good authority that a martini should be stirred not shaken, so 007 can 00-do one! Classic, refined, delicious!
8. Bee’s Knees
“Nowhere I’d rather bee!”
Ingredients:
- 50 ml gin
- 75ml lemon juice
- 75ml honey syrup
There’s a lot of buzz about the Bee’s Knees cocktail and rightly so, this Prohibition classic is a zesty sensation that will leave you wanting more. Un-bee-lievable!
7. Tom Collins
“Eat, Sleep, Gin, Repeat.”
Ingredients:
- 50ml gin
- 25ml lemon juice
- 25ml sugar syrup
- 125ml soda water
This timeless classic has robustly stood the test of time because it’s been perfected down to a fine art. And this really is our kind of art!
6. Negroni
“Don’t cry over spilt milk… it could’ve been a cocktail!”
Ingredients:
- 25ml gin
- 25ml vermouth
- 25ml Campari
- Orange slice
The most sippable cocktail on the planet. The Negroni was born to be supped! Blended beautifully and ideal for those warm summer evenings.
5. Red Snapper
“I’m a strong gindependent woman/man”
Ingredients:
- 50ml gin
- 200ml tomato juice
- 15ml lemon juice
- Splash of Tobasco
- Splash of Worcestershire Sauce
- Black pepper
- Celery stalk
A gin twist on your classic Bloody Mary, this cocktail is your perfect brunch accompaniment for serious gin fans!
4. Blighty
“Gym? I thought you said gin!”
Ingredients:
- 50ml gin
- 20ml fresh lime juice
- 15ml sugar syrup
- Splash of soda water
- Splash of tonic water
- Mint sprigs
A tasty take on the classic mojito! You can keep your rum, thank you, gin is in and a Blighty is a perfect way to be-gin the evening!
3. Singapore Sling
“ALEXA, pour me a cocktail!”
Ingredients:
- 25ml gin
- 25ml cherry liquor
- 25ml Benedictine
- 25ml lime juice
- 50ml pineapple juice
- Soda water
- 1 dash of Angostura bitters
Slightly more complex than the other cocktails on the list, the Singapore Sling juggles a range of flavours fantastically well… plus it looks amazing! The perfect package!
2. French 75
“No ‘pagne, no gain!”
Ingredients:
- 50ml gin
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar syrup
- Champagne
- Lemon zest
Gin and champagne – need we say more! This sparkling gin cocktail is easy on the eyes and effervescent on the taste buds. Beautiful!
1. Bramble
“I wish someone would look at me the same way I look at cocktails.”
Ingredients:
- 50ml gin
- 30ml lemon juice
- 10ml sugar syrup
- 10 ml crème de mure
Light and refreshing with a zingy citrus kick, the Bramble is the perfect balance between sweet and sour and a great way to kickstart a cocktail evening.
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