How To Mix Classic Gin Cocktails For Summer: The Only Guide You Need
This summer, consider giving your regular backyard gathering an upgrade with that reliable bottle of gin that’s dying to step out of the cabinet and into a botanical evening. If you have sat through more gin tastings than you can count, you’re probably already excited. But if you’re somebody who hasn’t found the best kind of summer companion for your soirees, this is your cue to stop looking.
And with classics like Tanqueray and Gordon's, well, you're in for a real treat. So, let’s cut through the fluff and dive into how to whip up some proper summer gin cocktails that'll have you feeling like a mixology maestro.
London Dry for G&T
We start with London Dry, the veteran of the gin family. With this on the menu, you don’t need to worry about executing elaborate bar routines, especially when you're whipping up a classic G&T. Pour 45 ml of Tanqueray London Dry and add tonic to taste. Now, give your drink that quintessential G&T look with a fresh lime wedge for garnish. There you have it—a timeless drink to complement your lazy afternoons on the patio.
The Posh Plymouth Gin
For something a tad spicier, Plymouth Gin delivers just what you need for a lively summer gathering. Its seven botanicals—juniper, coriander seed, dried sweet orange peels, cardamom, angelica root, and orris root—give it that unique, earthy flavour. What makes this special is its former status as being geographically protected. Now that you can get your hands on a good Plymouth, whip up a classic Gin Fizz, where the gin and lemon juice seem like long-lost lovers, reunited in a glass.
Navy Strength Gin Negroni
Navy Strength Gin is the burly, bold adventurer of the bunch, with an ABV—a mammoth 57%—that packs a wallop. Needless to say, the intensity and act of consuming this gin are apt for very special occasions. In a Negroni, it doesn’t just participate; it leads the charge. Combine 25 ml Navy Strength gin with 25 ml Campari and 25 ml sweet vermouth with ice in a rocks glass. Finish off with 2 dashes of Angostura bitters, and you’ve got a drink that might put the bottomless brunch to shame.
New Western Dry Gin
And then for those who are still finding their feet in the gin world, there's the New Western Dry Gin, offering a more approachable upstart. You can expect this gin to be more floral-forward, with the juniper profile of the spirit toned down. Bartenders across the globe have also been infusing the New Western with rose petals and cucumber ribbons. If you enjoy a little challenge to the status quo, this one is perfect for simple summer cocktails like a cucumber gin and tonic or a elderflower gin cocktail.
Summer and Gin are like old friends; they just get along with each other. This season, let's not just drink gin; let's celebrate it with a G&T in hand, toasting the sunset with a Negroni, or dressing up for a rose-infused tipple.
