By Sina Torner/ Last updated on April 6, 2023
Gin is the number one most used base spirit in mixology, and here is an overview of the Gin co*cktails with recipes that had and still have the most influence on the craft.
With the hype that Gin and Gin co*cktails experienced over the last decade, it's barely surprising that the juniper-flavored spirit tops the list of most-used spirits in mixed drinks. It's impossible to count how often you heard someone order a Gin & Tonic in the past couple of years - or how often you ordered one yourself. And that's only one of the many classic co*cktails made with Gin. There's a lot more! So, here are the 33 top Gin co*cktails. And if those aren't enough: ->View all Gin co*cktail recipes on co*cktail Society These are co*cktails based on Gin that have been around for a long time. They build the base for many modern twists and tweaks. The Negroni is a beautifully bittersweet aperitif co*cktail from Florence, Italy. You make it with Campari, Gin, and sweet Vermouth, garnished with an orange twist. Get Recipe The Gin Sour is an early twist on the Whiskey Sour that quickly became a classic itself. It follows the regular Sour template of lemon juice, simple syrup, base spirit, and an optional foamy egg white top. Get Recipe No bar menu is complete without a Gin & Tonic. In fact, you can often find multiple versions of this drink on the menu, combining different types of Gin with all sorts of tonics. Get Recipe The Dry Martini has been the first of the many Martini variations we know today. It's one of the most classic and elegant drinks one can order. The recipe only calls for two ingredients: Dry Gin and Dry Vermouth. Get Recipe The Aviation ruled the co*cktail scene for forty years before it fell into oblivion. The ingredient responsible for the purple color, Crème de Violette, was discontinued in the 1960s. It was brought back only in 2007. Since then, the drink has made an impressive comeback. Get Recipe The origin of the Club Club co*cktail lies in Philadelphia. It was invented around the turn of the century, conceivably in 1901. Besides Gin, the recipe for the fruity co*cktail asks for lemon juice, Dry Vermouth, raspberry syrup, and one egg white. Get Recipe The Bramble is another fruity Gin classic. But although its name sounds quite vintage, it is a creation from the 1980s. The recipe includes Dry Gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and Crème de Mûre (a particular blackberry liqueur). Get Recipe The John Collins is a sour and refreshing drink made with Gin, lemon, syrup, and soda water. People often confuse it with the Tom Collins, as it's almost the same recipe. -One made with London Dry, the other with Old Tom Gin. Get Recipe When you change the ratios slightly and add an egg white to the John Collins, you get a Gin Fizz. Another beautiful crowd pleaser that you definitely should not miss. Get Recipe US Bartender Harry Johnson invented this co*cktail in the 1890s and named it Bijou -Jewelin French. It refers to the three ingredients - Gin represents the diamond, Sweet Vermouth stands for ruby, and Green Chartreuse symbolizes an emerald. Get Recipe A twist on the original Dry Martini made with Gin, Vodka, Cocchi Americano, and garnished with a lemon peel. The drink was dreamt up by famous author Ian Fleming and first ordered by James Bond in the bookCasino Royale. Get Recipe The Gibson is another famous twist on the classic Martini. This time, it's not the ingredients of the actual drink that change, but the garnish. Instead of olives, you skewer pickled onions on a co*cktail pick. Get Recipe Bartending legend Harry MacElhone invented the French 75 while he worked in Paris, in his venueHarry's New York Bar. It's an elegant combination of Gin, Champagne, lemon juice, and simple syrup. -And it's dangerously easy to drink. Get Recipe The Angel Face is a boozy, fruity mix of Gin, Apricot Brandy, and Calvados - an Apple Brandy from the French Normandie. Get Recipe The Last Word co*cktail is another item on the list of unforgettable Gin classics. It's a beautifully balanced blend of Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Green Chartreuse, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Get Recipe This one sounds a bit nasty, but the Corpse Reviver is a delicious, complex drink made with Dry Gin, Lillet, Cointreau, lemon juice, and Absinthe. It's the second in a row of four co*cktails, all intended to bring you back from the dead. Get Recipe Gin and Absinthe are a winning combination, and you can find that in more co*cktail recipes than you might think. The Tuxedo is one of those. It also calls for Dry Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur, and bitters. Get Recipe The Martinez is the forerunner of the Dry Martini, and fittingly, you can make it either with Gin or with Genever - the Dutch version of Gin that had been there first. The other ingredients are Dry Vermouth, Sweet Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur, and bitters. Get Recipe The Bee's Knees follows the general principles of a Sour co*cktail. However, instead of regular simple syrup, the recipe calls for honey syrup. And it's amazing what a little change like this can do to the overall flavor of a drink. Get Recipe This drink is similar to one of the most iconic Rum co*cktails, the Mojito. To make a perfect Southside, you need Gin, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and plenty of fresh mint leaves. Get Recipe The White Lady, as the name suggests, is an elegant and classy, all-white drink. Like many other co*cktail classics, it was invented by Harry MacElhone, this time while he was working in London. The recipe calls for Gin, lemon juice, and Triple Sec. Get Recipe The Singapore Sling is quite an elaborate co*cktail. Everyone knows the name, but only few can tell you the long list of ingredients. Plus, there are many versions. Our favorite includes Gin, D.O.M. Bénédictine, Grand Marnier, and Heering cherry liqueur, among others. Get Recipe Admittedly, the name of the drink makes it appear not very classy. However, the Hanky Panky is not as quirky as it sounds. It is made with Dry Gin, Sweet Vermouth, and Fernet Branca. Get Recipe The Casino co*cktail is pretty close to the Aviation, which is hardly a surprise considering that both were invented by NYC bartender and author Hugo Ensslin. It omits the Crème de Violet and calls for bitters instead. Get Recipe The Ramos Gin Fizz is a rich and creamy riff on the classic Gin Fizz. You have to add lime juice, whipped cream, and orange bitters to the original recipe. And you also need to pay a little attention when preparing it. Get Recipe The Gin Gimlet is a co*cktail with a long history. It dates back to the 1860s, but reached its peak in popularity only 120 years later, in the 1980s. It's a mix of Gin, lime, and sugar that inspired many delicious riffs. Get Recipe Modern Gin co*cktail creations you can find in bars everywhere in the world and that have influenced today's mixology. The Coconut Negroni is a gorgeous, slightly tropical version of the classic. The recipe asks for extra Coconut Rum and some crispy coconut chips. Get Recipe This Aperol Sour is taking up the current hype about Aperol. Since the red, herbal liqueur is low in ABV, you combine it with Gin for the right balance. Using Prosecco syrup as a substitute for simple syrup makes this drink perfect. Get Recipe The spicy Moscow Mule is one of the most popular Vodka drinks, and the Gin-Gin Mule is one of the best riffs on that. It includes Gin, ginger beer, lime, mint leaves, and syrup. Get Recipe This co*cktail is named after the Mum of the former Queen Elisabeth II. Both used to drink a glass of Gin mixed with Dubonnet every day for lunch. Queen Mum even carried the supplies in her handbag, just in case. Get Recipe This pretty version of a Gin Sour extends the classic recipe by a few drops of Peychaud's bitters, which give the drink its beautiful pink hue. And they also add some nice complexity. A dash of Angostura bitters makes it even better. Get Recipe When you think of a Negroni, you have a brilliant red color in mind. But this twist is not as colorful - it's not actually white but more of a fancy yellow, though. You make it with Plymouth Gin, Lillet, and Suze. Get Recipe The Pink Fig Gin and Tonic represents an entire group of G&Ts, as you can mix syrups with all sorts of flavors into the classic combination. Get RecipeClassic Gin co*cktails
1. Negroni
2. Gin Sour
3. Gin & Tonic
4. Dry Martini
5. Aviation Gin co*cktail
6. Clover Club
7. The Bramble
8. John Collins
9. Gin Fizz
10. Bijou co*cktail
11. Vesper Martini
12. Gibson Gin co*cktail
13. French 75
14. Angel Face
15. Last Word
16. Corpse Reviver #2
17. The Original Tuxedo
18. Martinez Gin co*cktail
19. Bee's Knees
20. Southside Gin co*cktail
21. White Lady
22. Singapore Sling
23. Hanky Panky Gin co*cktail
24. Casino co*cktail
25. Ramos Gin Fizz
26. Gin Gimlet
Contemporary creations based on Gin
27. Coconut Negroni
28. Aperol Sour
29. Gin-Gin Mule
30. Queen Mother
31. Pink Gin Sour
32. White Negroni
33. Pink Fig Gin & Tonic
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