What are the gin cocktails you can make in minutes?
- Gin Fizz Cocktail
- Gin and Tonic
- Gin Gimlet
- French 75 Cocktail
- Gin Gin Mule
- South Side
Are you ready to elevate your cocktail game? Get ready for a delightful adventure into the world of gin cocktails that you can make in just minutes! Whether you're hosting a spontaneous get-together or simply craving a refreshing drink after a long day, these gin cocktails are here to add a touch of excitement and flavor to your life.
Get your shakers ready and mix up some magic in minutes!
Gin Fizz Cocktail
This classic cocktail is a dazzling blend of gin, zesty lemon, and a touch of sweetness that will make your taste buds dance happily. So make sure to get your party started with this fizzy drink with your friends in the most delightful way possible!
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces of gin — we suggest our Kingston Gin
- 1 ounce of lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3/4 ounce of simple syrup
- ½ ounce of egg white
- 1 ounce of Club soda to top
Steps:
- Add the gin, lemon juice, syrup, and egg white to a shaker and vigorously dry-shake (without ice) for about 15 seconds.
- Add 3 or 4 ice cubes and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double-strain into a chilled glass and top with club soda.
Gin and Tonic
Prepare for the ultimate refreshment explosion of Gin and Tonic! This dynamic duo delivers a one-two punch of crispness and botanical brilliance that will leave your taste buds doing the happy dance. Just two simple ingredients coming together to create a flavor sensation that will make your head spin with delight! Here’s how:
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces of gin — try it with our Gibson's London Dry Gin
- 4 to 6 ounces of tonic water, to taste
- Lime wedge or slices, for garnish
Steps:
- In a high tall glass filled with ice cubes, pour the gin, then top with tonic.
- Gently stir to combine, but not so much so that you lose carbonation.
- Garnish with a lime wedge or lime slices. Serve and enjoy!
Gin Gimlet
This gin cocktail is the epitome of simplicity and yet packs a punch that'll have you feeling like the life of the party all night long. As a proud member of the gin-sour family, the Gin Gimlet will fill your evening with flavor and fun.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 ounces of gin
- 1/2 ounce of lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 ounce of simple syrup
- Garnish: lime wheel
Steps:
- Add the gin, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
French 75 Cocktail
With its delightful effervescence and a boozy kick that'll make you do a happy dance, the French 75 is a true crowd-pleaser. And here's the best part: you can mix it up and make it your own by choosing your favorite spirit as the base!
Ingredients:
- 1 ounce of gin — try it with our Kavalan Gin
- 1/2 ounce of lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 ounce of simple syrup
- 3 ounces of Champagne — or our Freixenet Ice Cuvee Especial
- Garnish: lemon twist
Steps:
- Add our gin, lemon juice, and syrup to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
- Strain into a Champagne flute.
- Top with Champagne.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Gin Gin Mule
This playful concoction takes all the delightful elements of a classic Mojito and cranks up the fun factor with the zesty addition of ginger beer. Here's your step-by-step guide to crafting the perfect Gin-Gin Mule at home:
Ingredients:
- 8 1 mint sprig
- 1 ounce of simple syrup
- 3/4 ounce of lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 3/4 ounces of Burdon Gin
- 1 ounce of ginger beer
Steps:
- In a shaker, mix the mint sprig, simple syrup, and lime juice.
- Add the gin, ginger beer, and ice, and shake until well-chilled.
- Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
South Side
The South Side is a classic cocktail that's as vibrant and exciting as a summer day! This is combined with the smoothness of gin, the tangy zest of citrus, the sweetness of sugar, and the invigorating coolness of mint – a true crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients:
- 5 leaves of mint
- 1 ounce of lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 ounces of gin — we recommend our KWV Cruxland Gin
- 1 ounce of simple syrup
- Garnish: mint sprig
Steps:
- Add the mint leaves and lemon juice into a shaker and gently muddle.
- Add the gin and simple syrup with ice and shake.
- Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Key Takeaway
Get ready to shake, stir, and sip your way to cocktail heaven with these gin cocktails that you can make in minutes, and oh-so-delicious! In just a matter of minutes, you can impress your friends and treat your taste buds to a symphony of flavors.
If you’re looking for imported, high-quality gin in the Philippines, you’re in the right place! Ralph’s and Wines Spirits offers delicious gins in town that are ready to complete and savor your day. Cheers to splendid sips!
