Gin cocktails can range from refreshing sips featuring mint leaves, tonic water<\/a>, and lemon simple syrup, to bold and bitter, like a Negroni<\/a> made with gin, dry vermouth<\/a>, and Campari<\/a>. In this roundup of 27 essential gin cocktail recipes, we\u2019ll start you off with the basics\u2014a classic (and a frozen!) gin and tonic\u2014before diving into the frothy, fizzy, and everything in between.<\/p>\n Frozen cocktails aren\u2019t just reserved for margaritas<\/a>. This big-batch classic cocktail is exactly what we want to drink poolside. Or on the balcony of a cruise ship. Or sprawled out on a big picnic blanket<\/a> on a hot summer day. Or maybe tucked into a blanket on the couch, imagining those things.<\/p>\n Four kinds of orange flavor\u2014Cointreau, fresh orange juice, orange flower water, and an orange twist\u2014bring the flavor of Florida sunshine to this creamy cocktail inspired by the 19th century Ramos Gin Fizz.<\/p>\n \u201cSweet-tart lemonade and juicy, ripe peaches<\/a> are summer classics, so why not combine the two for an ultra-refreshing cocktail? A quick honey syrup brings the sweetness, but you can dial the amount up or down depending on how sweet (or tart) you like your drinks,\u201d writes recipe developer Erin Alexander<\/a>.<\/p>\n This four-ingredient citrus cocktail pairs gin, lemon juice, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, and vermouth. Our team likes using Hendricks for its subtle notes of refreshing cucumber, but choose your favorite.<\/p>\n With this recipe, you won\u2019t only learn how to make a gin martini. You\u2019ll learn how to make the best<\/em> gin martini using the right ratio of gin to vermouth and the right temperature of alcohol.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Tart grapefruit juice is a surprisingly good pairing for earthy tarragon in this delicious twist on a gin and tonic.<\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t take much to make a spectacular spirit like gin even more special. In this case, a little bit of lime juice, fresh mint, sugar, and a splash of something bubbly<\/a> go a long way.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n From Halloween parties<\/a> to harvest festivals to Thanksgiving<\/a>, this festive fall cocktail made with vanilla berry syrup, blood orange juice, gin, and champagne is the ultimate way to celebrate.<\/p>\n Gin and tonics are lovable and drinkable year-round, but the addition of rose water, rhubarb syrup, and equal parts lemon and lime juice bring this cocktail into spring territory.<\/p>\n Is it bad to drink before noon? With a refreshing cocktail like this in hand, we don\u2019t see how anyone could wait until 5 o\u2019clock.<\/p>\n \u201cA riff on the classic pre-Prohibition era cocktail, The Last Word, this drink seamlessly blends the citrusy flavors of the Cointreau (which replaces the traditional maraschino liqueur) and lime juice with the herbal notes from the gin and green Chartreuse,\u201d says our editors.<\/p>\n Combine equal parts gin and lemon juice, plus simple syrup, in a shaker with ice and then top with sparkling ros\u00e9.<\/p>\n As the name implies, this refreshing cocktail is a summery twist on the French 75. Pair gin with Cointreau, fresh-squeezed blood orange juice, and Prosecco for a celebratory cocktail.<\/p>\n To make one of the world\u2019s classiest gin cocktails, combine gin, half-and-half<\/a>, simple syrup, lemon juice, lime juice, orange blossom water, and egg white in a cocktail shaker. Shake as hard as you possibly can to get a very frothy, foamy consistency.<\/p>\n \u201cThe cucumber is the standout flavor with a hint of fennel in the background. The lime juice and vinegar add a nicely sour edge. The fizz makes everything livelier,\u201d write our editors.<\/p>\n The more bitter the amaro<\/a>, the better for this gin and prosecco cocktail.<\/p>\n Rebecca Firkser<\/a> developed this recipe for a staple gin cocktail. A Salty Dog is a greyhound (that\u2019s roughly one part vodka or gin to roughly four parts grapefruit juice, served in a rocks glass over ice) with a salted rim, she explains.<\/p>\n A classic French 75 is made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and champagne<\/a>. You can enjoy a nearly timeless version by using blood orange juice in place of lemon.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Southside is a fantastic cocktail to exhibit the transformative power of mint. At its heart it\u2019s basically a fresh gin gimlet with some mint in the shaker,\u201d writes recipe developer Erik Lombardo. It dates back to the mid-19th century but has stayed relevant more than 150 years later.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Think beyond lime juice for the perfect gin cocktail. Muddled mint leaves, sliced oranges, and, yes, lime juice perk up gin and a splash of seltzer.<\/p>\n Our team assures every host or hostess out there that this gin cocktail recipe will appease drinkers who prefer something lighter and brighter, and those who crave something more robust.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Preparing this aromatic wine syrup requires a little extra effort, but it\u2019s well worth it for this extra-special gin and Prosecco cocktail.<\/p>\n Timeless and always appealing, this simple cocktail tastes like a gin-kissed lemonade.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Take a sip of the Italian countryside in the form of this simple, three-ingredient cocktail.<\/p>\n \u201cWe love the Last Word because it\u2019s balanced, bright, decidedly boozy, and\u2014best of all\u2014made with four ingredients of equal volume. Like its equal-part cousin the Negroni, the Last Word is the sort of cocktail that you make once and know forever,\u201d says our editors.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u201cA well made, no short-cuts (get lost, sour mix), Long Island Iced Tea is as delicious as any cocktail out there,\u201d writes<\/a> editorial assistant Paul Hagopian<\/a>. \u201cIf you\u2019re skeptical, I get it\u2014the Long Island lost control of its brand years ago\u2014but this recipe is perfectly balanced and absolutely worth giving the old \u201ccollege try.\u201d<\/p>\n As fun as it sounds, this coffee remix of the classic Negroni is the right balance of bitter, sweet, and smooth. Good whenever, but best enjoyed too-early on a weekend morning, this cocktail is the perfect end to your next brunch.<\/p>\n 1. Frozen Gin & Tonic<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n2. Gin Fizz with Cointreau, Orange Juice & Orange Flower Water<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n3. Frozen Peach Lemonade With Gin<\/a>
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\n<\/h3>\n5. Gin Martini<\/a>
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6. Grapefruit Tarragon Gin and Tonic<\/a>
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8. The Fall 75 – Fall Champagne Cocktail<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n9. Rhubarb and Rose Ramos Gin Fizz<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n10. Gin Rickey<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n11. The Written Word<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n12. Bowie Knife Cocktail<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n13. Kiss the Ring, a Riff on the French 75<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n14. Ramos Gin Fizz<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n15. Cucumber-Fennel Fizz Cocktail<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n16. Italian Sparkler: A Gin Amaro Cocktail<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n17. Salty Dog Cocktail<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n18. Blood Orange French 75<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n19. Southside<\/a>
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20. Minty Orange Gimlet<\/a>
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22. French 52 Cocktail<\/a>
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24. The Perfect Negroni<\/a>
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26. New Long Island Iced Tea From Rustun Nichols<\/a>
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\nWhat is your favorite brand of gin? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em>
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\nThis article was originally published in 2021 but it was updated with even more cocktail recipes in July 2023.<\/em>
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