Gin day is here and this year, let’s celebrate it by making some of the fizziest and most dazzling cocktails. We know that gin has a very acquired taste, but if you try any of our cocktails, you will understand how amazing this drink is!
Gin cocktails are by far the most underrated pleasures. A post-work stress reliever, a refreshing party beverage, the perfect pre-dinner drink – there is no shortage of ways to enjoy a pint or two of this all-around spirit.
Refreshing Gin Cocktails for International Gin Day!
Here are some of the easiest and most refreshing gin cocktails you can try on this International Gin Day. With just minimal effort, you will be able to whip up these cocktails in no time and can become the spirit hero of your next party!
- Gin Fizz
- Georgia Gin Cocktail
- Aviation Cocktail
- French 75
- Bramble
- Negroni
- Strawberry Gin Smash
Before we make the cocktails, we will be making the sugar syrup. It will be used in most of the cocktails. So, let’s see how you can make a sugar syrup and then start with the cocktails.
Sugar Syrup
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
Method to Prepare
- First, we will make the sugar syrup as we will use it for every cocktail recipe.
- Combine honey or sugar and water in a small saucepan.
- Warm it over a flame and occasionally whisk until the sugar has dissolved into the water.
- Remove them from the pot and let them cool. Your sugar syrup is ready!
Gin Fizz
How about making a sparkling gin fizz cocktail with some egg white and soda? Well, you won’t regret it at all! With just a handful of ingredients, you will be able to whip up a refreshing drink that echoes summer! Try this cocktail and enjoy a perfect combination of citrusy flavors, spirit, and sparkling water!
Quick Stats
Prep time: 3 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 1 serve
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup, 1:1 ratio
- One small or medium egg white, optional
- 2 ounces soda water, or to taste
- Lemon peel, for garnish
Method to Prepare
- Gather all the ingredients. Now, pour the gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white into the cocktail shaker.
- Fill it with ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. If you are using egg white, then ensure to mix it thoroughly with other ingredients.
- If you want your drink extra frothy, discard the ice and dry shake it for a few seconds.
- Strain the gin into a chilled highball glass over fresh ice cubes.
- Top it with soda, garnish it with lime peel, serve, and enjoy!
Georgia Gin Cocktail
You may not be one of those who love gin, but that is about to change as this gin and peach schnapps combination will help you create a tropical, bright, and refreshing drink in no time. So, if you want to try gin, there is no better drink than the Georgia gin cocktail!
Quick Stats
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serve
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce peach schnapps
- 1-ounce orange juice
- One orange wedge for garnish
Method to Prepare
- Firstly, fill the cocktail shaker half full with ice cubes.
- Then, pour gin, schnapps, and orange juice into the shaker. Shake it until the outside of the shaker is cold.
- Strain the drink into a cocktail glass. Serve it with an orange wedge.
- Enjoy!
Aviation Cocktail
Do you want to make an impression at your next party? If yes, then here is a perfect cocktail recipe for you! This purple-hued cocktail is gorgeous to look at and fantastic to taste as well. Try this eye-catching aviation cocktail on the gin day and enjoy a distinctive, sweet, fragrant, and very aromatic cocktail.
Quick Stats
Prep time: 3 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 1 serve
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 1/4 ounce maraschino liqueur
- 1/4 ounce crème de violette liqueur
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Flamed lemon peel for garnish
Method to Prepare
- Gather the ingredients. Fill half the cocktail shaker with ice.
- Pour gin, liqueurs, and lime juice into the cocktail shaker.
- Shake well to combine thoroughly and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish it with a flamed lemon peel, serve, and enjoy!
French 75
Are you looking for a sophisticated cocktail that can look good and taste fantastic? If yes, here is the French 75 for you! The tangy flavor of this cocktail will perfectly complement the bubbly Champagne, and it will mesmerize you! A strong drink ideal for special occasions – French 75 is as fantastic as beautiful.
Quick Stats
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serve
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces gin
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ¾ ounce simple syrup
- 2 to 3 ounces chilled Champagne
- Lemon peel, for garnish
Method to Prepare
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Then, pour the gin, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Fasten the cap on the shaker securely and shake until well chilled, for about 20 seconds.
- Strain the liquid into champagne glasses and top with Champagne.
- Twist a lemon peel and hold for a second or two to retain its shape.
- Garnish your glass with a lime twist, serve, and enjoy!
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Bramble
The ultimate summer sipper is here! This bramble cocktail is made with gin and plenty of plump and fresh raspberries. It is more like a healthy juice infused with loads of Vitamin C than a cocktail. So, try this wonderfully refreshing and smooth drinker at home!
Quick Stats
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- ½ oz creme de cassis, or chambord
- lemon wheel, for garnish
- fresh blackberries, for garnish
Method to Prepare
- Add ice cubes to the shaker. Then, pour gin, lime juice, and simple syrup into the cocktail shaker.
- Shake well until the shaker frost.
- Fill a rock glass with crushed ice and pour the gin mixture over the ice.
- Slowly pour in the creme de cassis or Chambord. It will straightly go to the bottom.
- Garnish it with a lemon wheel and fresh blackberry.
- Serve and enjoy!
Negroni
A bitter beverage with just a hint of sweetness – you will like this gin, and it will become your firm favorite. This recipe combines equal parts gin, vermouth, and Campari – certainly not for the faint-hearted! Try this classic Italian gin on this International gin day, and enjoy!
Quick Stats
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 1 serve
Ingredients
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) gin
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) sweet or semi-sweet red vermouth
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) Campari
- Ice, for serving (try clear ice!)
- Orange peel, for garnish
Method to Prepare
- Pour the gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari into a cocktail shaker along with ice cubes.
- Shake it for 30 seconds continuously.
- Then, add ice to a lowball glass and strain the drink into the glass.
- With the help of a knife, remove an orange peel. Squeeze the orange into the drink to release the flavors.
- Run the peel around the edge of the glass and place it in the glass.
- Serve and enjoy!
Strawberry Gin Smash
A funky and fruity cocktail – this strawberry gin smash will fill your party with bright colors and vibrant flavors. A perfect combination of smashed berries, lime juice, fresh mint, and gin – this is the recipe that will surely tickle your taste buds!
Quick Stats
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 1 serve
Ingredients
- Five strawberries, leafy ends removed
- juice from half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 4-5 mint leaves
- 2 oz gin
- 2 oz ginger beer
Method to Prepare
- Add strawberries, lime juice, honey, and mint to a cocktail shaker.
- With a muddler, gently muddle the mint leaves. However, do not muddle too much, or you’ll break up the leaves.
- Add gin to the shaker and shake to combine until the shaker is chilled.
- Fill one glass ⅔ of the way full with the strawberry mixture and ice.
- Top it with ginger beer. Garnish it with mint leaves and strawberries.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Final Words
It can be somewhat of an acquired taste, but when you try one of our seven easy gin cocktails, we know that you’re going to fall in love with this spirit. Perfect for International Gin Day – try these cocktails and dazzle your friends with your bartending!
