Gin Cocktails

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Gin is such a great liquor and so much fun to play with. There are so many types of gin, London Dry, floral, herbal, aged. Each one is so different from the other that one gin may not do the right thing in your drink, so you need to experiment.

When we first started blogging if you would have told us the amount of gin cocktails we would make and gin we have in our house now, we would have laughed at you. But in the last 7 years, it has become a favorite spirit around here, from an easy Gin and Tonic, to a difficult, booze heavy tiki drink!

Make an easy Grapefruit Gin and Tonic for some fresh citrus flavors all winter long. This is simple to make and very tasty! A Gin and Tonic is always a go to cocktail around here! We are always trying new versions or twists on the classic mix. In this case we added some grapefruit …

This Lavender Collins cocktail is a twist on the classic and pairs lavender and bright lemon juice. This summery cocktail uses a great homemade lavender infused simple syrup. The Lavender Collins is a delightful and refreshing summer cocktail that puts a spin on the classic Tom Collins. Using lavender simple syrup adds a dash …

Make a Cucumber Collins cocktail all summer long with fresh cucumbers, and you will have a refreshing drink with gin or vodka! If you have a lot of fresh cucumbers coming out of your garden like we do, you may be looking for ideas to use them! We have a great idea, and it’s …

This Strawberry Vanilla Cocktail is easy to make and perfect for summer sipping! This drink is perfect for a hot summer day with fresh strawberries and a hint of vanilla from the vanilla syrup. These simple ingredients combine with lemon juice and vodka or gin. Other great strawberry cocktails could be our Strawberry Cocktail …

This Watermelon Gimlet will be a perfect summer cocktail. Made with fresh watermelon syrup, lime juice and gin in a chilled coupe glass! A lovely pink cocktail is always a favorite around here! We love new recipes like this Watermelon Gimlet, and you will too! Use our fresh watermelon simple syrup recipe made with …

This Ornament Cocktail is full of fresh holiday flavors that is tart and refreshing, with special festive cheer. Entertain your guests with an interactive cocktail during the holiday season with this delicious Christmas martini served in a clear ornament! Serving a cocktail in an ornament is a fun way to make Christmas martinis look …

This Lilac Gin Sour cocktail recipe is the perfect spring cocktail. Combining lilac liqueur with gin, lemon and egg white, this simple and rich drink is a must make! A Lilac Gin Sour recipe is a great spring cocktail perfect for celebrating Mother’s Day or Easter! We made a homemade lilac liqueur last year, …

This winter gin fizz is a perfect blood orange gin cocktail for Valentine’s Day! Using fresh blood orange juice, this drink is perfect for the winter citrus season! A Gin Fizz is a classic cocktail that is simple and full of flavor. We zhuzh it up with some fresh squeezed blood orange juice and …

This Mary Sanderson Cocktail is a great drink for Halloween. What we call a Bloody Bramble, we made a fresh berry syrup for this great Hocus Pocus cocktail for spooky season! Looking for the perfect drink for a Hocus Pocus Halloween viewing party? Look no further than this fun and easy to make Hocus …

This Halloween Aviation cocktail is made a beautiful purple color with a butterfly pea flower gin, Empress 1908. We combined it with creme de violette and maraschino liqueur with lemon like an aviation, but the purple of the Empress gin made it so brilliant. Perfect as a Sanderson Sisters Potion! When we think of …