Your Home Bar Called; It Wants You To Try These 5 Gin Cocktails Now
The Gin & Tonic is a simple drink made with gin and tonic water. This timeless libation has graced palates for generations, maintaining its status as a beloved classic. There are many variations to enhance the classic Gin and Tonic by introducing flavoured gins, distinct tonic water selections, and creative garnishes. Get ready to elevate your skills as a home bartender and craft exquisite gin cocktail recipes that tantalise the senses and tell tales of creativity. Remember, using a good quality gin makes all the difference. We recommend using Gordon's London Dry Gin for best results.
Delightful Gin Cocktail Recipes to Try at Your Home Bar
1. Gin Sonic
Gin Sonic uses half tonic and half soda. This makes the drink less sweet in comparison to regular gin and tonic. Here are the ingredients for Gin Sonic:
Ingredients
- 50 ml of Gordon's London Dry Gin
- 25 ml of tonic water
- 25 ml of soda water
- Ice cubes
- A lemon or lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes and splash the gin over them. Add the tonic water and the soda water and stir gently. Add a lemon or lime wedge juice dash and enjoy your gin sonic.
2. Pink Gin & Tonic
Pink gin is a gin cocktail with red or pink flowers. These may include rose petals or hibiscus. This adds colour and a floral flavour to your drink. Here are the ingredients for a Pink Gin and Tonic:
Ingredients
- 50 ml of pink gin
- 150 ml of tonic water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lime juice
- A rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large cocktail glass with ice cubes and splash the pink gin over them. Add the tonic water and a splash of fresh lime juice and stir gently. Garnish with a rosemary sprig. This cocktail recipe can turn out as the star of your home bar.
3. Garden Gin & Tonic
A garden gin and tonic uses herbs like basil and thyme. This adds a fresh aroma and taste to your drink. Here is what you need for this herbal gin cocktail:
Ingredients
- A handful of fresh herbs (basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.)
- 50 ml of Gordon's London Dry Gin
- 150 ml of tonic water
- Ice cubes
- A lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the fresh herbs in a cocktail shaker, prompting their essential oils to be released. Add the gin and shake well. Pour into a classic cocktail glass and add ice cubes. Infuse the concoction with tonic water, giving it a gentle stir. Finally, adorn the drink with a lime slice for an elegant finishing touch. This is a basic skill you must know as a home bartender.
4. Spanish Gin Tonic
A Spanish gin tonic uses real juniper berries and other aromatics to improve the taste of the gin cocktail. You will need the following ingredients for a Spanish gin tonic:
Ingredients
- 50 ml of Gordon's London Dry Gin
- 150 ml of tonic water
- Ice cubes
- A handful of juniper berries or other aromatics (cardamom pods, star anise, cinnamon sticks, etc.)
- A grapefruit slice or peel for garnish
Instructions
- Add the berries and aromatics to a balloon glass and crush them. Add ice cubes and pour gin. Add the tonic water and stir gently. Garnish with a grapefruit slice or peel.
5. Italian Gin & Tonic
An Italian gin uses ingredients like Aperol or Campari that add bitterness to your drink. To make an Italian gin and tonic, you will need:
Ingredients
- 25 ml of Gordon's London Dry Gin
- 25 ml of Campari, Aperol, or limoncello
- 100 ml of tonic water
- Ice cubes
- An orange slice or peel for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a rock glass with ice cubes. Add the gin and Italian ingredients. Introduce the tonic water into the mix and give it a gentle stir. To enhance the presentation, consider using a slice or twist of orange peel as a garnish.
Summing Up
A gin cocktail can be made in many ways, as long as you have a premium spirit like Gordon's London Dry Gin on hand. Whether you like floral, sweet, herbal, or spicy drinks, gin and tonic have a variation for each taste. Try new combinations of gins, tonics, and garnishes, and find your favourite gin cocktail twist at your home bar.
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