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Do you love gin, but want to drink something other than gin & tonic ? Then we'll show you our favorite gin recipes here! From summer cocktails to winter cocktails. Everything is here!
Cocktails that always work!
Here we have put together a selection of cocktails that are very timeless and with which you can't go wrong. You can find them in every good cocktail bar and are a recommendation for every good cocktail evening!
1st Gimlet
The Gimlet is a simple cocktail that only has a few ingredients but still offers a full taste experience. The cocktail was invented by the British on a high seas voyage. Because of the days-long journeys at sea, the sailors had lots of lemons and limes with them so that they didn't run out of vitamin C. To prevent the citrus fruits from rotting during the journey, they put them in sugar syrup. The Lime Juice Cordial was born! But this juice tasted terrible on its own, so the sailors refined the taste with gin. The result was the Gimlet!
1 glass
2 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 cl dry gin
- 2/4 cl Lime Cordial (e.g. Rose's Lime Juice)
- ice cubes
- Garnish: lime zest
preparation
- Mix all ingredients in a glass until cold, for at least 30 seconds.
- Decorate with lime zest
- Optionally, you can add a splash of lime juice. This will give the gimlet a little more freshness!
The right glass
To enjoy your Gimlet perfectly, we recommend using the Coupette glass .
2. Negroni
Negroni, like most of its ingredients, comes from Italy. It is particularly suitable as a pre-dinner cocktail, as its sweet yet bitter taste stimulates the appetite. The mixed drink was created between 1919 and 1920 in Florence in the Caffè Casoni (now Caffè Giacosa). It was named after Count Camillo Negroni, who wanted his Americano to be a little stronger. The bartender then replaced the soda water with gin. The Negroni was born!
1 glass
2 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cl dry gin
- 3 cl Campari
- 3 cl red vermouth
- ice cubes
- Garnish: orange zest
preparation
- Stir gin, Campari and red vermouth in a glass with some ice cubes until cold.
- Garnish with an orange zest
The right glass
The best glass for the Negroni is the tumbler glass, which is also known as the old-fashioned glass.
3. Dry Martini
The Dry Martini is a real cocktail icon and James Bond's favorite! Nobody knows exactly how and by whom the Martini cocktail was invented. But what we do know:
It was first mentioned in writing in the USA in 1888 in a book by Harry Johnson. At the time, the film spy's favorite drink tasted very sweet because it still contained orange liqueur. But the sweetness was soon replaced by a drier style that has remained popular to this day. Since then, there have been many variations of the Martini cocktail. James Bond, for example, preferred his Martini with vodka rather than gin. Ultimately, it's all a matter of personal taste.
1 glass
2 minutes
Ingredients
- 5cl gin
- 1cl leaf vermouth
- 1-3 olives or 1 lemon zest
- ice cubes
preparation
- Place ice cubes, gin and vermouth in a mixing glass and stir well until ice cold.
- Pour the mixture into a chilled martini glass, leaving out the remaining ice.
- Serve the finished martini garnished with a lemon zest or an olive in a wooden skewer.
The right glass
To enjoy your Martini perfectly, you should serve it in the glass that got its name from the cocktail: the Martini glass.
cocktails for the summer
In summer, cocktails should be fresh, fruity and tangy! That's why we present you our top 4 best summer gin cocktails! Serve them with an extra portion of ice so they stay nice and cold.
But be careful : too much water can dilute your cocktail. So use either extra large or reusable ice cubes!
1. Cucumber Gin Cocktail
Gin and tonic with cucumber is too boring for you? This cocktail takes the trendy drink to a new level. The Cucumber Gin Cocktail is perfect for warm summer evenings. The mixture of cucumber, lime and lemon creates a refreshing taste that even gin newbies will enjoy. On top of that, it is quick to prepare and ready to serve in just a few steps. So? What are you waiting for?
1 glass
5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 5 lime leaves or 2 strips of lime peel
- 2 teaspoons of raw sugar
- 4 lemon slices, divided
- 100ml gin
- 3cl fresh lime juice
- soda (for serving)
preparation
- First, cut four long, thin slices of cucumber; set aside. Cut a hand-width piece of the remaining cucumber and chop roughly.
- Mix with lime leaves (or zest), sugar and two lemon slices in a cocktail shaker.
- Add gin and lime juice and fill the shaker with ice.
- Cover and shake until the outside of the shaker is frosty, about 20 seconds.
- Then: Pour into two Collins glasses filled with ice. Top each with soda. Stir gently to combine the drink
- Garnish each glass with the two reserved cucumber slices and the remaining lemon slices.
The right glass
In principle, the glass is up to you. However, the cocktail goes particularly well in Collins glasses, which are a little taller than normal highball glasses. Give it a try!
2. Sparkling Grapefruit Cocktail
Attention grapefruit lovers! This cocktail will enchant you. The Sparkling Grapefruit Cocktail not only looks really good, but also tastes damn delicious thanks to the pink citrus fruit. French sparkling wine and tarragon, the king of fine cuisine, give the cocktail a particularly noble taste. It is therefore ideal for starting the evening.
1 glass
7 minutes (+ 30 minutes brewing time)
Ingredients
- 1 large grapefruit
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3cl gin
- 1.5cl fresh lemon juice
- 1 sprig of tarragon
- 6cl French sparkling wine (e.g. Crémant de Bourgogne)
- grapefruit (for serving)
preparation
- Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel and part of the white inside of the grapefruit in wide strips.
- Bring sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add grapefruit zest, pressing down. Let steep for 30 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup.
- Now: Mix the gin, lemon juice, tarragon and the prepared syrup (about 1.5cl) in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, cover and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is very cold (about 20 seconds).
- Pour the cocktail into an old-fashioned or rocks glass filled with ice. Top up with sparkling wine and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
! The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
The right glass
Old-fashioned or rocks glasses are the best choice for this cocktail. Garnished with a grapefruit wedge, the drink becomes the eye-catcher of the evening.
3. Gin Basil Smash
The Gin Basil Smash spread from Hamburg to the whole world in 2008. This is probably due to its simple preparation: The Basil Smash is a short drink, i.e. a cocktail with 12cl to 14cl of liquid, and is served on ice. Only gin, lemon, sugar syrup and fresh basil are needed for preparation. Simple, how ingenious! The Hamburg bar Le Lion , which is considered the inventor of the drink, still profits from the discovery of this smash today.
1 glass
4 minutes
Ingredients
6cl gin
10 to 15 fresh basil leaves
2cl sugar syrup
2cl lemon juice
ice cubes
preparation
- Wash and dry basil leaves
- Put the basil leaves and sugar syrup in a shaker and crush vigorously with a pestle.
- Add the lemon juice and gin, fill with ice cubes and shake vigorously.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the finished mixture from the shaker through a bar strainer into the glass.
- Serve with basil and a straw.
The right glass
The ideal glass for the Gin Basil Smash is an Old Fashioned glass, also called a tumbler. It offers enough space for the ice cubes and the short drink.
4. Raspberry Thyme Smash
There is a lot to discover with the Raspberry Thyme Smash! The special combination of raspberry and thyme already indicates this. Well balanced, the drink is particularly good in summer. However, the still young Raspberry Thyme Smash does not have a long tradition. Thanks to its fruity note, it belongs on the menu especially at summer parties, birthdays or weddings. Absolute sunshine!
1 glass
3 minutes
Ingredients
- 6cl gin
- 7-8 raspberries
- 3cl lime juice
- 2-3 cl sugar syrup
- 2-3 sprigs of thyme (depending on intensity)
preparation
- Put the thyme and raspberries in the shaker and muddle.
- Add gin, sugar syrup and lime juice and shake vigorously.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes and strain the contents of the shaker through a fine sieve.
- Garnish with a sprig of thyme and whole raspberries.
The right glass
An old fashioned glass, also called a tumbler, is ideal for this drink. This is the best way to show off the color of the Raspberry Thyme Smash.
Cocktails for Fall/Winter
Mulled wine is not the only winter alcoholic drink! Gin also offers great cocktail alternatives in the cold season. That's why we present you our 3 best gin Christmas cocktails that you will surely love!
1. Autumn Fizz Gin Cocktail
As the name suggests, this cocktail is made for autumn. The mixture of apple and lemon creates a cozy atmosphere and is ideal for short days and long nights. Nevertheless, the Autumn Fizz Gin Cocktail is fresh enough to be presented at any party. The Autumn Fizz is related to the Gin Fizz, which is one of the classics in the history of cocktails.
1 glass
2 minutes
Ingredients
3cl gin
a little less than 1cl lemon juice
agave nectar
carbonated apple wine
Garnished with thyme and apple
preparation
- Pour gin into a shaker, add lemon juice and agave nectar, shake.
- Then pour into a tall glass and top up with sparkling apple cider.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and an apple slice.
The right glass
This cocktail looks best in a long drink glass.
2. Winter Gin & Tonic
When cinnamon, thyme and fruity pear come together, the winter mood is not far away. That is exactly what makes the Winter Gin Tonic so special. Real lovers can visually bring the winter magic into their living room with a little decoration on the glass. In terms of taste, this variation on the classic gin and tonic combination is a hit anyway.
1 glass
7 minutes
Ingredients
4cl gin
200 ml tonic
100 ml pear juice
1 sprig of thyme
2 cinnamon sticks
- An orange slice
ice cubes
preparation
- Simmer the pear juice with the cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan for five minutes. Then remove the cinnamon sticks and let them cool.
- Add the gin to the cooled pear juice, mix and pour into the glasses filled with ice.
- Top up the rest with tonic to taste and decorate with thyme, the orange slice and, if desired, the remaining cinnamon sticks.
The right glass
Just like the classic gin & tonic, long drink and highball glasses go well with this cocktail.
3. Hot Toddy Gin
Easy to prepare, served hot and an all-rounder in terms of taste: that's the Hot Toddy Gin. The cocktail is the perfect choice for cold winter days and therefore a good, " gin-like " alternative to the often sweet mulled wine. Here you get a drink that is elegantly understated but still dominates in terms of taste.
1 glass
3 minutes
Ingredients
4cl gin
2cl lemon juice
2cl sugar syrup
hot water
a slice of lemon
a few cloves and cinnamon sticks
preparation
- Put all ingredients in a glass and fill with hot, not boiling, water.
- Carefully place the lemon slice in the glass and decorate with the cinnamon sticks.
The right glass
For hot cocktails like this, we recommend a glass with double-walled thermal glass.
But which gin is best?
If you stand in front of the gin shelf in the supermarket, you can easily be overwhelmed by the huge selection of gins on offer. It gets worse when you then search for the right gin in online shops. To make your choice easier, we have selected the 10 most popular gins in this article , with which you definitely can't go wrong!
... Or go to the overview to learn more about the gin!