There are so many delicious gins out there. Most of them are gorgeous both neat and as team players in cocktails. We chose some of the most delicious gin cocktails that you can make at home. Some of the bottles that you’ll need except gin are triple sec, vermouth, and campari. Other ingredients include juices, sugar syrup, spices, and fruits (lime, orange, strawberry). You will also need a shaker, but if you don’t have one, no worries, you can always go with your coffee-to-go mug or a jar instead.
If you love gin as much as we do then check out our range of gins, choose your favorite, and let's cook some nice stuff!
Negroni
Let’s start with some classics. The Negroni is one of the easiest and most delicious gin cocktails. It is called after Count Camillo Negroni, the Italian fellow who once asked his bartender to strengthen his favorite cocktail the Americano with a splash of gin instead of tonic water. The resulting drink was delicious, and the cocktail Negroni became one of the most popular gin cocktails. Let's make it!
You’ll need:
- Cotswolds Old Tom Gin — 30 ml.
- Campari — 30 ml.
- Vermouth — 30 ml.
- Orange peel.
- Ice.
Making:
Take a rocks glass, fill it with ice and pour all spirits over ice. Then garnish the cocktail with orange peel. Your Negroni is ready and yes, it’s that easy!
Bramble Gin Cocktail
This cocktail was created in 1980s by Dick Bradsell in London. Its a refreshing and sweet drink flavored with blackberry syrup and lemon juice. Tastels like paradise, we swear!
You’ll need:
- Warner's London Dry Gin — 50ml.
- Lemon juice — 25ml.
- Simple syrup — 12.5ml.
- Crème de mure — 12.5ml.
- Lemon peel to garnish.
- Blackberries to serve.
Making:
First things first. Pour gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and ice into a shaker and mix it well. Then strain into a glass filled with crushed ice. Sprinkle the crème de mure over ice. Serve Bramble Gin Cocktail with a lemon peel and blackberries. Enjoy!
Cranberry Attraction
This is a perfect combination of gin, cranberry juice, and blackberries. Refreshing and smooth Cranberry Attraction. Let's make it!
You’ll need:
- Warner's London Dry Gin — 25 ml.
- Cranberry Juice — 55 ml.
- Whole blackberries, you can go with frozen or fresh.
- 1 slice of lime.
- Ice cubes.
Making:
Fill your rocks glass with ice. Pour gin and juice over ice. Garnish your cocktail with lime and blackberries. Enjoy!
Christmas Gin Cocktail
Are you looking for a Christmas mood? Well, then this Christmas Gin Cocktail will make you sing “All I want for Christmas is youuuuuuuu”. Let’s shake it!
You’ll need:
- Brighton Pavilion Strength Gin — 50 ml.
- Lemon juice — 25 ml.
- Orange juice —15 ml.
- Campari —15 ml.
- Powdered sugar —1 tsp.
- Egg white — 1.
- Ice.
- Nutmeg.
- Orange peel or cocktail cherry.
Making:
Feel shaker with ice, add the gin, lemon juice, orange juice, Campari, sugar and egg white. Shake it really good. Strain your Christmas cocktail into a coupe glass, add a little bit of nutmeg, garnish with orange peel or cocktail cherry and enjoy!
Gin Fizz
Gin Fizz is a classical highball mixed drink. It is easy to make and incredibly refreshing.
You’ll need:
- Brighton Gin Seaside Navy Strength — 50 ml.
- Lemon juice — 25 ml.
- Sugar syrup — 2 tsp.
- Ice.
- Sparkling water.
- Slice of lemon.
Making:
Fill the shaker with ice cubes, then add the gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup. Shake it well and then strain into a tall glass filled with ice and pour a splash of sparkling water. Garnish with lemon. You are ready to go!
Gin&Tonic
You thought that we forgot about Gin and Tonic? Never! We were looking for the best recipe to share with you. Here you go, a spicy and flavourful Strawberry & Black Pepper Gin & Tonic. Let’s shake it!
You’ll need:
- 3 strawberries fresh or frozen.
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Warner's Elderflower Gin — 45 ml.
- Tonic water
Making:
Muddle the strawberries with a good twist of freshly ground black pepper in a shaker. Pour this substance into an ice-filled glass. Add in the gin and a splash tonic. Garnish with a strawberry and serve!
Pink Lady
Let’s make some delicious pink gin cocktail! Pink Lady is light and tasteful with a little tart edge to cut through the sweetness. Ideal for all amazing women out there!
You’ll need:
- Tarsier's Oriental Pink Gin — 40 ml.
- Lemon juice — 20 ml.
- Grenadine 15 ml.
- 1 egg white.
- 1tsp cream.
Making:
Mix the ingredients in an empty cocktail shaker and shake to emulsify the egg white. Then fill your shaker with ice and shake again. Serve in a martini glass or cocktail coupe.
Cranberry Martini
Gin, cranberry juice and triple sec, that's pretty much all that you need to make a great cocktail! This us the Cranberry Martini and its your new favorite cocktail!
You'll need:
- Warner's Harrington Dry Gin — 50 ml.
- Lemon juice — 30 ml.
- Cointreau or Triple Sec — 30 ml.
- Cranberry juice — 50 ml.
- Orange wheel to garnish
Making:
Put a coupe glass into the freezer. Add all ingredients to a shaker over ice and stir for about 60 seconds until chilled. Strain into the chilled coupe glass and garnish with an orange peel. Enjoy your drink!
Gin Sour
Gin Sour is a classic cocktail made with simple ingredients. Delicious combination of gin, simple syrup and lemon juice. Let’s shake it!
You’ll need:
- Cotswolds Dry Gin — 60 ml.
- Fresh lemon juice — 25 ml.
- Simple syrup — 25 ml.
- Egg white —15 ml.
- Maraschino cherry.
- Lemon slice.
- Ice.
Making:
Shake gin, lemon juice, syrup amd egg white in a shaker for 30 seconds, add ice cubes and shake well again. Strain into an ice-filled cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry and lemon. Enjoy!
Bee’s Knees
Bee’s Knees cocktail comes from the Prohibition period. This phrase was used as a slang meaning “the best”. Its featuring gin, honey, and lemon juice. Simple and delicious, just as you like!
You’ll need:
- Warner's Honeybee Gin — 60 ml.
- Fresh lemon juice — 20 ml.
- Honey syrup — 30 ml.
- Lemon peel.
- Ice.
Making:
To make honey syrup take ½ cup of honey and ½ cup of water and stir it in a saucepan until the honey is dissolved. Cool the syrup and let's make the Bee’s Knees!
Add ice, syrup, gin, and juice into a shaker and shake for 30 seconds. Stir it into a glass and garnish with lemon peel. Cheers!
That was a list of our favorite gin cocktail recipes that will warm up your heart and make you feel great. If you want more cocktail recipes, check out our 5 Best Christmas Cocktails. Enjoy!