Introduction

Gin is an alcoholic beverage made from grain and flavored with botanicals. It is a fascinating liquor to explore. It is known for its pine flavor due to its main ingredient, juniper berries. From the famous London dry gins to modern gins that are less piney and more approachable, there are various styles to choose from. Gin is also the base for some of the most popular drinks ever made, including the iconic martini.​

From simple and sweet to complex and sublime, the following five easy-drinking libations to refresh both the body and spirit.

1. Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky is a sophisticated gin cocktail that will have all your friends talking about it. Made with Fernet-Branca, an herbal Italian digestivo, there’s a satisfying bitter accent to this gin and sweet vermouth cocktail. As a result, the cocktail is perfectly balanced: a little sweet and a little bitter, making an irresistible combination.

At the start of the twentieth century, Ada “Coley” Coleman created the hanky panky at the American Bar in London’s Savoy Hotel. It is a popular dinner-worthy drink in some circles.

2. Gin Gimlet

The Gin Gimlet became popular in the 1950s, making it the perfect throw-back drink. Not only is it simple to make, but it’s also the perfect balance of sweet and tart with the botanical flavor of gin.

This classic is made with simple syrup, lime juice, and, of course, gin. The key is that you need a sweetener to offset the tart lime. Finally, add a bit of muddled cucumber and basil to the shaker for a more refreshing flavor.

3. Singapore Sling

Invented in Singapore around 1915, the Singapore sling was first served at the Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. It’s the most popular classic cocktail hailing from Asia.

It is a variation on a gin sling with some added ingredients. The Sling is a semi-complex drink to make, but the result is worth the small-scale struggle. It’s essentially a single-serving punch. 

4. Gin & Tonic

The gin and tonic might be the most leisurely cocktail of all. It’s a two-ingredient drink—made from a combination of, you guessed it, gin and tonic—with a simple but tasteful citrus garnish. But as with every recipe with minimal components, the quality of each element is essential.

This one is tough to mess up, and it is always there when you need it, whether at the bar or in your kitchen.

5. Gin Rickey

The Gin Rickey is a refreshing highball with roots dating to the late 19th century and has been popular ever since.

With an actual construction, there’s a lot of opportunities for you to try new flavors and ingredients while making your own Gin Rickey at home. This cocktail is crisp and refreshing, and it’s precisely the kind of thing you can drink all day.

Conclusion

Though undoubtedly not as numerous as vodka cocktails, there are thousands of great gin cocktails to explore. These are just a few options to get started.

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