The best part about these gin-based drinks? Gin is clear and lower in calories, coming in at only 110 cals a shot. That puts it up there with vodka and tequila blanco, in the not that bad for you spirits category. This way you don’t have to feel as much guilt for imbibing in a quaffable gin beverage as you would, say, downing a beer or bourbon. Another bonus with these easy gin cocktail recipes? Some even contain superfoods like turmeric, mushroom and Ashwagandha, so it’s basically like you’re doing a cleanse, just with a splash of gin. Cheers!
Best Gin Cocktails
French 75
Tanqueray has been expertly crafted for almost 200 years, making it the ideal spirit for a classic French 75 cocktail. Ingredients:
1 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin1 oz Champagne.5 oz fresh lemon juice.5 oz simple syruplemon twist
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Nolet’s Silver Gin and Soda
Not a tonic fan? Try this holiday-themed Gin and Soda with cranberries and fresh rosemary for garnish. Ingredients:
1.5 oz NOLET’S Silver Gin3 oz soda watercranberriesfresh rosemary
Directions:
The Curious Jackalope
Made with eight botanicals distilled by hand in medieval copper pot stills, spice up your cocktail game with this GunpowderIrishGin drink. Ingredients:
1.5 oz Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin.5 oz fresh lime juice.5 oz simple syrup
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Waiting Game
This lavender-tinged libation was created at craft cocktail spot Valerie in New York City and the beauty of it is that it turns purple once the Empress Gin is added. Making it one very fancy party trick for your next bathtub gin-fueled soirée. Ingredients:
1.5 oz Empress1908Gin¾ oz Luxardo Bitter Bianco¾ oz Blanc Vermouth2 dashes Fee Brothers Grapefruit Bitters.5 grapefruit wheel (for garnish)
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Ginning for You
What to do with all those leftover cinnamon sticks from the holidays? Turn them into cinnamon syrup for this gin cocktail, obviously. Ingredients:
1.5 oz The Botanist Gin.5 oz fresh lemon.5 oz cinnamon syrup2 oz hot water2 dashes Angostura Bitters
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Negroni
The Negroni is easy to make, makes for a refined palate cleanser and great bartenders have spun this cocktail into more variations than you can imagine—learn how to make it here.
Everything Nice
When your gin is blended by one of the very few female Master Distillers in the world—and incorporates trendy ingredients like adaptogenic mushrooms and Ashwagandha—we see absolutely nothing wrong with taking another sip. Ingredients:
1.5 oz AMASS Dry Gin Los Angeles1 oz lime juice.5 oz Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur.5 oz simple syrup
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The Pink Moon
The Pink Moon is the result of a healthy pour of freshly-squeezed lime juice that perfectly complements the gentle spiced bitters of the gin, creating a balanced and elevated cocktail that’s simple enough for anyone to create. Learn how to make it here.
The Spiced Turmeric Tonic
This tipple combines good-for-you citrus (like lemon and orange) with immune-boosting turmeric in a delightfully refreshing way. Ingredients:
2 oz GrayWhaleGin1 oz lemon juice1 oz orange juice1 oz ginger liqueur1 tsp turmericsoda water
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