Gin based cocktails have a special place in my heart, TBH! And as much as I love drinking them, I also enjoy making them at home when my bank account doesn’t look very happy. If you’re someone who relates to this and wants to know quick gin cocktail recipes, then here you go! Scroll down to read 3 easy recipes that will leave you wanting for another round, on repeat.
1. The Cadillac Style: Like a gin lemonade, but more like driving Cadillacs in your dreams!
What You’ll Need
55ml Gin
5ml Midori
2pcs lemongrass
2pcs Kaffir leaf
60ml cranberry juice
30ml sweet n sour
Choice of Glass: Martini
Method: Muddle And Shake
Here’s How You Can Put It All Together
Pre-chill a martini glass. Muddle some kaffir leaves and lemongrass in a cocktail shaker. Now add the gin, Midori and cranberry juice, ice cubes and shake it well! Proceed to double strain the concoction in a pre-chilled martini glass and garnish with some kaffir leaves. Your drink is ready!
2. The Bronx: A refreshing libation for any time of the day, as wild as the Bronx Zoo!
What You’ll Need
50ml Gin
5ml Vermouth Rosso
5ml Vermouth Dry
60ml orange juice
30ml sweet n sour
Choice of Glass: Rock Glass
Method: Shake
Here’s How You Can Put It All Together
Pre-chill a martini glass. Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker, throw in some ice cubes and shake away. Double strain the mix in a pre-chilled martini glass and drink it up!
3. The Shimmer Ball: It will make you want to spike your afternoon tea, all day every day.
What You’ll Need
60ml cranberry infused camomile tea
3-4 pcs basil
30ml sweet n sour
2pcs dates
Choice of Glass: Martini
Method: Muddled And Shaken
Here’s How You Can Put It All Together
Pre-chill a martini glass. Muddle basil and dates in a cocktail shaker. Add the other ingredients and ice cubes. Shake well and double strain into the pre-chilled martini glass. Garnish with basil leaves.
The next time you host a house party, surprise your friends with these tasty gin cocktails! If you have a favourite cocktail recipe, do share with us in the comments below.
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