Gin Cocktails
37 cocktails made with gin.
Angel Face
gin · Easy
An elegant and surprisingly potent cocktail from the early 20th century, the Angel Face features equal parts gin, apricot brandy, and calvados. It offers a sophisticated balance of botanical notes, sweet stone fruit, and crisp apple, making it a timeless choice for enthusiasts of spirit-forward drinks.
Aviation
gin · Medium
A sophisticated pre-Prohibition classic that captures the elegance of early 20th-century mixology. It is celebrated for its unique floral notes and striking pale-violet color, reminiscent of a clear sky at dusk.
Bee's Knees
gin · Easy
A bright and sophisticated Prohibition-era cocktail that uses honey and lemon to beautifully balance gin's botanical profile. Its name was 1920s slang for 'the best', perfectly describing its timeless appeal.
Boseong Green Tea Gin
gin · Easy
A refreshing fusion cocktail that marries the botanical complexity of gin with the earthy, umami-rich notes of premium Boseong green tea. This drink offers a clean, sophisticated profile that serves as an excellent palate cleanser.
Bramble
gin · Easy
A quintessential modern classic created in 1980s London, the Bramble marries the crispness of gin with bright citrus and the deep, autumnal sweetness of blackberry. Its signature aesthetic comes from the liqueur bleeding through a mountain of crushed ice.
Cheongju Martini
gin · Easy
A sophisticated East-meets-West twist on the classic Martini that replaces dry vermouth with Cheongju, a traditional Korean refined rice wine. The Cheongju adds a delicate, floral sweetness and a silky texture that perfectly complements the botanical complexity of the gin.
Clover Club
gin · Medium
A pre-Prohibition classic originating from Philadelphia, this cocktail is celebrated for its elegant pink hue and velvety texture. It perfectly balances the botanical bite of gin with the bright acidity of lemon and the luscious sweetness of raspberries.
Corpse Reviver No. 2
gin · Medium
A legendary 'hair of the dog' remedy popularized by Harry Craddock in the 1930s. This equal-parts classic perfectly balances tart citrus, sweet orange liqueur, and aromatized wine, with a haunting herbal finish from the absinthe rinse.
Fallen Angel
gin · Easy
A sophisticated pre-prohibition classic that balances the sharp botanicals of gin with a cooling, subtle hint of mint. Originally popularized in Harry Craddock's 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book, it offers a crisp and refreshing profile with a lingering herbal complexity.
Fitzgerald
gin · Easy
The Fitzgerald is a modern classic created by Dale DeGroff at the Rainbow Room. It is essentially a Gin Sour made more complex and aromatic with the addition of Angostura bitters, offering a crisp and sophisticated profile.
French 75
gin · Medium
A sophisticated and effervescent classic that balances the botanical notes of gin with sharp citrus and the crisp luxury of champagne. Created during WWI and named after the French 75mm field gun, it is known for its elegant presentation and surprisingly potent kick.
Gimlet
gin · Easy
A sharp, refreshing classic known for its botanical punch and citrus clarity. Originally conceived as a medicinal drink for the British Navy to prevent scurvy, it remains a sophisticated staple of the cocktail world.
Gin and Tonic
gin · Easy
A crisp, refreshing, and timeless highball that perfectly balances the botanical complexity of gin with the bright, bitter effervescence of quinine. It is the ultimate simple cocktail for hot weather and social gatherings.
Gin Daisy
gin · Medium
A refreshing Victorian-era classic that serves as a delightful bridge between a Sour and a Fizz. The Gin Daisy balances the botanical notes of gin with zesty lemon and the fruity sweetness of grenadine, served over crushed ice for a perfect summer cooler.
Gin Fizz
gin · Medium
A legendary refreshing classic that balances the botanical notes of gin with bright citrus and effervescent soda. It is the quintessential thirst-quencher of the 'fizz' family, known for its clean, crisp, and revitalizing character.
Golden Dawn
gin · Medium
Named after the Hermetic Order or perhaps its radiant sunrise color, the Golden Dawn is a sophisticated Prohibition-era gem. It achieved fame by winning the first-ever International Cocktail Competition in London in 1930, offering a complex, fruit-driven profile with a potent kick.
Grand Hotel
gin · Medium
A sophisticated classic from the golden age of hotel bars, the Grand Hotel cocktail blends the botanical complexity of gin with the lush sweetness of apricot. It is a refined, spirit-forward drink that balances dry herbal notes with a bright, fruity finish.
Handshake
gin · Medium
A sophisticated evolution of the classic Hanky Panky, the Handshake balances the botanical punch of gin with the aggressive bitterness of Fernet-Branca and the silkiness of Benedictine. It is a spirit-forward drink with a complex, medicinal finish that lingers pleasantly.
Hanky Panky
gin · Medium
A sophisticated classic created by the legendary Ada Coleman at London's Savoy Hotel. It offers a complex balance of botanical gin and rich sweet vermouth, punctuated by the bracing, herbal bitterness of Fernet-Branca.
Income Tax
gin · Medium
A drier, more complex variation of the Bronx cocktail that emerged during the Prohibition era. The addition of Angostura bitters adds a subtle depth that supposedly reflects the bitterness of paying taxes, though the result is surprisingly balanced and refreshing.
Jasmine
gin · Medium
A sophisticated modern classic that pulls off a remarkable magic trick: despite containing absolutely no grapefruit, the combination of Campari, lemon, and orange liqueur creates a convincing illusion of fresh pink grapefruit juice. It is crisp, refreshing, and perfectly balances tart and bitter notes.
Journalist
gin · Medium
A sophisticated riff on the Perfect Martini dating back to the 1930s. The Journalist adds a splash of bright citrus and orange liqueur to the classic gin and dual-vermouth base, creating a balanced, herbaceous, and slightly zesty sipper.
Jupiter
gin · Medium
A sophisticated classic from the 1920s that elevates a wet martini base with floral and fruity notes. The touch of Parfait Amour and orange juice provides a complex aroma and a delicate sweetness, often resulting in a faint violet hue.
Last Word
gin · Easy
A complex, herbal, and perfectly balanced pre-Prohibition cocktail known for its distinct pale green hue. It features equal parts of each ingredient, creating a sharp, botanical, and refreshingly tart flavor profile.
Leave It to Me
gin · Easy
Leave It to Me is a compact, old-school gin cocktail with bright citrus, soft berry sweetness, and a dry herbal core. It is often described as an Aviation-adjacent template that swaps floral violet tones for raspberry notes. The result is elegant, slightly tart, and surprisingly complex for such a short ingredient list.
London Buck
gin · Easy
A crisp and invigorating highball, the London Buck balances the botanical complexity of gin with the effervescent sweetness and spice of ginger. Often referred to simply as a Gin Buck, it is the quintessential refreshing long drink for warm afternoons.
Lucien Gaudin
gin · Easy
The Lucien Gaudin is a sharp, elegant French classic that sits between a Negroni and a Martini in style. Named after Olympic fencing champion Lucien Gaudin, it balances gin structure with Campari bitterness, orange liqueur sweetness, and dry vermouth aromatics. The result is bright, bitter, and refined with a clean, aperitif-like finish.
Martini
gin · Medium
Often called the king of cocktails, the Martini is the ultimate symbol of sophistication and elegance. This crisp, clean, and potent drink perfectly balances the botanical notes of gin with the herbal complexity of dry vermouth.
Negroni
gin · Easy
A sophisticated Italian classic known for its perfect balance of bitter and sweet. It is a simple yet complex drink that serves as the ultimate pre-dinner aperitivo.
Pink Lady
gin · Medium
A pre-Prohibition classic that dates back to the early 1900s. Known for its lovely pink hue and silky texture derived from egg white, this cocktail balances the botanical notes of gin with the fruitiness of applejack and pomegranate grenadine. Despite its delicate appearance, it packs a considerable punch.
Ramos Gin Fizz
gin · Hard
A legendary New Orleans classic known for its meringue-like foam head and silky, cloud-like texture. This floral and creamy masterpiece is a sophisticated blend of citrus and botanicals that requires significant effort and patience to perfect.
Salty Dog
gin · Easy
The Salty Dog is a crisp and refreshing highball that balances the tart, slightly bitter notes of grapefruit with the botanicals of gin. Its defining characteristic is the salt rim, which enhances the citrus flavors and provides a savory contrast.
Singapore Sling
gin · Hard
A vibrant, tropical masterpiece created in the early 20th century at Singapore's Raffles Hotel. It offers a complex, bittersweet profile with lush pineapple notes and an herbal backbone from Bénédictine. This refreshing gin-based classic is the ultimate summer long drink.
Tom Collins
gin · Easy
A quintessential refreshing highball that perfectly balances the botanical notes of gin with bright citrus and sparkling water. It is essentially a sparkling lemonade spiked with gin, making it an all-time favorite for warm weather.
Tuxedo
gin · Medium
A sophisticated variation of the Martini, the Tuxedo No. 2 is an elegant blend of gin and dry vermouth, accented with the nutty sweetness of maraschino and a subtle anise finish. Named after the Tuxedo Club in New York, it remains a quintessential example of late 19th-century cocktail complexity.
Twentieth Century
gin · Medium
Named after the iconic luxury train running between New York and Chicago, this cocktail is a sophisticated masterpiece of balance. It combines the botanical notes of gin with the subtle sweetness of white cacao and the crisp acidity of lemon for a bright yet silky finish.
White Lady
gin · Medium
A sophisticated and crisp gin-based sour that serves as a counterpart to the Sidecar. It is renowned for its clean, sharp citrus profile and elegant white appearance, especially when prepared with the optional egg white for a velvety mouthfeel.