Gin Recipes

Gin ingredients across London dry, Old Tom, genever, dry, generic, and branded styles.

Recipes

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The Last Word

The Last Word

The Last Word is an equal-parts gin cocktail combining Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Luxardo, and fresh lime juice. Herbal, tart, botanical, and subtly sweet, it is a Prohibition-era classic that became a cornerstone of the modern cocktail revival.

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Cider Negroni

Cider Negroni

The Cider Negroni is a seasonal twist on the classic, adding a touch of apple cider to the traditional gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth build for a softer, autumn-ready balance.

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The Progressive Mule

The Progressive Mule

The Progressive Mule swaps vodka for gin, bringing bright botanical character to the classic mule formula. Crisp lime juice and spicy ginger beer make this refreshing gin cocktail easy to enjoy year-round.

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Maple Gin Sour

Maple Gin Sour

A Maple Gin Sour is a balanced gin cocktail that blends fresh lemon juice and pure maple syrup for a smooth, citrus-forward drink with subtle earthy sweetness. Finished with a silky egg white foam, it’s a refined twist on the classic sour.

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Astronomer

Astronomer

The Astronomer is a vibrant gin sour that combines blue curaçao, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup for a bright citrus profile with a smooth finish. A dash of absinthe adds subtle depth, making this a visually striking cocktail with balanced flavor.

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Corpse Reviver #2

Corpse Reviver #2

The Corpse Reviver #2 is an equal-parts gin cocktail combining Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, fresh lemon juice, and a dash of absinthe. Bright citrus, orange liqueur, botanicals, and anise make this IBA classic sharply balanced and unmistakable.

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Alexander

Alexander

The Alexander is a classic gin cocktail with white crème de cacao and heavy cream. Smooth botanicals, gentle chocolate sweetness, and a velvety texture make it a refined after-dinner drink.

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Maple Pear Negroni

Maple Pear Negroni

The Maple Pear Negroni is a refined seasonal variation that layers pear liqueur and maple syrup into the classic build, adding subtle fruit and warmth without overpowering the drink’s bitter-sweet balance.

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Cardinale

Cardinale

The Cardinale cocktail pairs gin, dry vermouth, and Campari in a crisp, bittersweet Italian classic. Stirred and served up with lemon peel, it is a drier, leaner cousin to the Negroni.

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Bramble

Bramble

The Bramble cocktail combines gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and blackberry liqueur over crushed ice for a tart, fruity, refreshing modern classic. A slow pour of crème de mûre gives the drink its signature blackberry streaks.

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Gin Basil Smash

Gin Basil Smash

The Gin Basil Smash is a bright, herbaceous IBA cocktail that shakes gin with fresh basil, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Created in Hamburg, it delivers fresh citrus, vivid basil flavor, and a crisp botanical finish.