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Gin is one of the most popular spirits owing to its refreshing and citrusy taste. It is also highly adaptable, as it mixes well with a variety of other spirits and beverages, giving rise to one of the most iconic cocktails, the gin and tonic. In this cocktail, the strong flavour of the gin blends effortlessly with the effervescence of carbonated tonic water to form an exhilarating drink that has been a favourite for generations.
While gin and tonic are a classic, the scope of gin extends far beyond merely this one cocktail. A whole host of succulent and appetising cocktails can be crafted by combining gin with ingredients other than carbonated tonic water, such as lime juice, for example. As these cocktails are gin-fused, they retain the invigourating quality of gin and tonic while simultaneously using the spirit innovatively to form new creations and elevate the palate.
Here are five gin-infused cocktails for the gin and tonic loyalist in you.
Gimlet
Gimlet is an easy-to-whip-up and zesty gin-based cocktail that adds a new dimension to the classic gin and tonic drink. This drink essentially uses only three ingredients—gin, lime juice, and simple syrup. These ingredients are mixed together in a cocktail shaker, shaken thoroughly with ice, and strained into a glass to produce a revitalising concoction bursting with tangy flavour. You can top off the drink with a lime wheel to enhance its visual appeal.
Gin Fizz
As the name suggests, the gin fizz is a rambunctious fizzy treat that seamlessly unites gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with a dash of egg white, from which it derives its foamy and nebular texture. Give the concoction a rigorous shake in the cocktail mixer before straining it into a glass and topping it off with some soda water. Use a lemon twist to garnish the drink and relish it with each rejuvenating sip.
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Tom Collins
This super cool cocktail is a must-have during sultry summer days to beat the heat. The relatively simple but enriching concoction is made by combining gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water. Ensure to mix and shake these ingredients alongside chilled ice to give the drink its signature chilled sensibility. Once shaken thoroughly, transfer the drink to a glass, stir it gently, and add a lemon slice as a finishing touch. Your cocktail is now ready to savour!
Gin Buck
Gin buck is a humble yet enjoyable cocktail that brings together ingredients, such as gin, ginger ale, and lemon juice. This highly delicious drink mixes the herbal undertones of gin with the heat of ginger to form a complex and explosive drink that will keep you coming back for more. Prepare the drink by mixing the ingredients in a cocktail shaker; once shaken well, pour the concoction over ice, and just like that, your cocktail is ready! You may garnish the drink with a lemon wheel to enhance its appearance.
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Bee’s Knees
Composed of gin, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice, the Bee’s Knees cocktail is for those who love indulging their sweet tooth. The sweet, tangy, and somewhat botanical taste of this concoction elevates it beyond a simple gin cocktail to a drink that is brimming with character and complexity. As usual, craft the drink by combining the ingredients well in a cocktail shaker and straining them into a glass. A lemon wheel garnish is recommended to give the drink an extra burst of citrus.
