Gin cocktail recipes — from a Gin & Tonic and Negroni to a Martini and Tom Collins. Ratios, step-by-step method and a ready ingredient list for every drink.
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Gin is the most flexible base in a home bar: juniper and citrus botanicals hold their shape where other spirits disappear. That is why half the classics are built on it — from a dry Martini with just two ingredients to a Negroni with equal parts gin, vermouth and bitter aperitif.
For most recipes a London Dry is enough: it is predictable and does not argue with the rest of the build. Modern gins with a pronounced floral or citrus line are better kept for drinks where the base is heard on its own — a Gin & Tonic or a Gin Fizz. The minimum to keep alongside gin: tonic, lemon or lime, sweet and dry vermouth, and sugar syrup — those cover most of the drinks listed below.
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Frequently asked questions
Which gin should I use for cocktails?
For the classics, a London Dry: an even juniper-citrus profile that will not fight vermouth, tonic or bitters. Save aromatic craft gins for two- or three-ingredient drinks where the base is heard directly.
What is the easiest gin cocktail?
A Gin & Tonic: 50 ml gin, 150 ml tonic, ice and a lime wedge — a minute's work, no shaker needed. The next step up is a Gin Fizz, which adds lemon juice and sugar syrup.
What can replace gin in a recipe?
The closest substitute is vodka: it is neutral, so the drink loses its juniper note but keeps the balance of acid and sugar. In a Negroni, aged rum is sometimes used instead of gin — softer, with the same bitter structure.
