Gin cocktails
Gin is juniper first, then everything a distiller chooses to put behind it: coriander, citrus peel, angelica root. That backbone is why one bottle can carry a bone-dry Martini, a bitter Negroni and a Bramble without losing itself.
If you are buying one, make it a London Dry. It has the juniper and the spine to stand up to Campari, and still lets the lime sing in a Gimlet. A softer, citrus-led gin is a good second bottle for lighter drinks: a Tom Collins, an Aviation, a French 75.
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Hibiscus Basil SmashBasil and lemon meet tart, floral hibiscus in a ruby riff on the Gin Basil Smash: herbal, bright and gone too soon.
AlexanderGin, white crème de cacao and cream in equal parts — a silky classic from before Alexandra got brandy and became the famous sister.
Alpine NegroniA crystal-clear, herb-bitter Negroni variation with Suze, Cocchi Americano and génépy, scented with high-altitude air and mountain herbs.
AviationA floral, tart gin cocktail with a delicate lavender hue, tasting of violets and ripe cherries.
Bee’s KneesGin, fresh lemon and honey syrup in fine balance — a Prohibition-era classic that still wins on flavour.
BrambleA fresh gin sour with tart lemon and sweetness, crowned with dark blackberry liqueur that trickles beautifully through crushed ice.
CardinaleA dry, herbaceous, cardinal-red aperitif — the Negroni’s leaner, more aromatic cousin.
Clover ClubA creamy, pink classic of gin, raspberry and lemon under a silky egg-white foam.
Clover KissA silky gin sour with raspberry and orange liqueur, crowned with a creamy, rose-pink egg-white foam.
Corpse Reviver #2A tart, floral classic with a hint of anise that wakes the senses as surely as a cup of strong coffee.
Dirty MartiniAn ice-cold, silky gin martini with the salty depth of olive brine and a hint of vermouth.
Dry MartiniIce-cold, clear and cuttingly elegant: gin and dry vermouth in perfect balance, finished with lemon oil.
Earl Grey No. 2A gentle, bergamot-scented gin cocktail with freshly squeezed lemon and honey syrup and a silky finish.
Elderflower CollinsA floral gin Collins with crisp lemon, elderflower sweetness and a sparkling splash of soda water.
Emerald GimletA fresh, emerald-green gimlet with cucumber and basil that gives the classic a breath of summer garden.
Emerald IsleGin, green crème de menthe and aromatic bitters, stirred ice-cold: emerald green, minty fresh and ready in three minutes.
EnzoniFresh and bitter: muddled grapes send the Negroni on a juicy, tart sidestep towards the gin sour.
FloradoraA fresh, fruity gin highball with sharp lime, sweet raspberry and the peppery fizz of ginger beer.
Ford CocktailAn herbal, dry classic in which gin and vermouth meet the honeyed spice of Bénédictine.
French 75Crisp citrus, gentle sweetness and a stream of Champagne bubbles lift gin's herbal perfume into something truly festive.
GibsonAn ice-cold, ultra-dry Martini relative, finished with the salty bite of pickled pearl onions.
GimletA classic with an edge: gin, freshly squeezed lime and syrup shaken into a fresh, tart balance.
Gin Basil SmashA fresh, green drink of muddled basil, lemon and gin in a fine sweet-tart balance.
Gin FizzA fresh, fizzy classic of gin, lemon and syrup, topped with soda water for a light, tart lift.
Gin HassA fresh gin drink with sweet mango, freshly squeezed lime and tangy lemon soda: a Danish summer favourite.
Gin RickeyA dry, crisp highball of gin, freshly squeezed lime and cold soda water: as simple and refreshing as a cocktail gets.
Gin SourA silky classic with biting lemon, round sweetness and an egg-white foam that settles like velvet.
Gin & TonicAn ice-cold classic in which gin's botanical depth meets tonic's crisp, bitter fizz in perfect balance.
GloriaA bittersweet cocktail in which gin, Campari, dry vermouth and orange liqueur meet in perfect balance.
Hanky PankyA silky gin martini with sweet vermouth and a dash of Fernet-Branca for a bitter herbal finish.
High FiveA fresh, bittersweet drink of gin, Aperol and grapefruit, sharpened with lime and rounded with syrup.
JasmineA fresh, gently bitter drink of gin, lemon, orange liqueur and Campari's signature finish.
Jessica RabbitA fresh, golden-orange drink of gin, carrot juice, elderflower and fresh citrus: floral, crisp and a sight to behold.
Last WordFour equal parts of gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino and lime meet in a sharp, herbal cocktail with a tart finish.
London CallingA sharp, elegant sour of gin, dry sherry and citrus: balanced, fresh and faintly saline on the finish.
Lucien GaudinThe Negroni's lighter fencing master: gin, Campari, Cointreau and dry vermouth, stirred dry and elegant with orange over the top.
MartinezA silky gin cocktail with sweet vermouth and a hint of marzipan and cherry from maraschino.
Monkey GlandA fresh, cheeky gin cocktail with orange juice, grenadine and a trace of anise from absinthe.
Paradise CocktailA classic gin cocktail with a note of apricot and fresh orange juice, soft and sunny in the glass.
Pegu ClubA dry, citrus-fresh gin classic with a hint of bitter complexity from the British colonial era.
Penultimate WordGin meets sharp lemon, Aperol and dry, nutty maraschino in this modern cousin of the Last Word.
Pink LadyA pink gin cocktail with apple brandy, lemon and a creamy egg-white foam.
Rhubarb CollinsA sweet-tart spring drink of gin, fresh lemon and rhubarb syrup, topped with soda.
Roots and RitualsAn aromatic sour with rosemary, almond-sweet amaretto and a gently bitter note of coffee.
Singapore SlingA fruity, tart sling of gin, cherry liqueur and a hint of herbal liqueur under a sparkling top.
SouthsideA fresh gin cocktail with mint and lime: like a Mojito, but tighter and served straight up.
Spanish MonkA silky sour of gin, green Chartreuse and citrus, topped with a light, creamy foam.
Spiced Chai Gin SourA creamy gin sour spiced with homemade chai syrup, fresh lemon and a silky egg-white foam.
Star DaisyA crisp, tart classic that brings gin, apple brandy and orange curaçao together in perfect balance.
Suffering BastardA spiced long drink of gin, cognac, lime and a ginger bite: the hangover's friend since 1940s Cairo.
The MonroeA stirred gin cocktail with peach, almond sweetness and a pink bitters glow, lifted by a splash of soda.
Tom CollinsA classic, sparkling gin cocktail with fresh lemon and tart sweetness: simple, elegant and endlessly refreshing.
Tuxedo CocktailA crystal-clear, herbal cousin of the Martini with sweetness from maraschino and a hint of anise from absinthe.
White LadyA classic gin sour with fresh lemon, sweetness from orange liqueur and a silky egg-white foam.
WibbleA fruity, tart gin cocktail with sloe gin and blackberry liqueur, created by Dick Bradsell.
Ramos Gin FizzA silky gin fizz with a cloud of foam, creamy body and a hint of orange blossom.
Vesper MartiniBond's own Martini: sharp, spirit-driven and lifted by a hint of citrus from Lillet Blanc.
EastsideA fresh gin cocktail with cucumber, mint and lime: pure summer in a glass.
NegroniBitter, sweet and herbal in glorious balance: gin, Campari and sweet vermouth stirred cold and clear.