Cocktail trend alert: 3 Ways with gin

Bourbon and rye might taste great on their own, but gin is one spirit that really comes to life when worked into a mixed drink. So enjoy the feisty flavour of gin in one (or all!) of these delicious cocktails.

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A gin and tonic is simple to make and easy to order no matter where you are, so try one today, and see what you think!

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces gin
• 4–6 ounces tonic water
• 1 lime wedge
• 2 ice cubes

Directions:

1. Place the ice cubes in a highball glass.
2. Pour gin over the ice.
3. Pour in the tonic water, to taste.
4. Garnish with the lime wedge.

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There’s nothing quite as classy and sophisticated as a martini. But if you find a straight martini a little too strong, try this simple dirty martini.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces gin
• 1/2 ounce vermouth
• 1/2 ounce olive juice (more or less to taste)
• 2 ice cubes
• Green olive skewer (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Place the gin, vermouth, olive juice and ice cubes in a cocktail mixer, and shake to combine.
2. Strain into a martini glass.
3. Add olives for garnish.

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If you’re a fan of drinks with a small pop of sweetness, a Tom Collins might be your new favourite cocktail. And with a little maple syrup, this traditional drink gets a touch of Canadian flair.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces gin
• 1 ounce lemon juice
• 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup (to desired sweetness)
• 2 ice cubes
• Soda water
• 1 lemon wedge
• 1 maraschino cherry

Directions:

1. Combine the gin, lemon juice and maple syrup, and pour into a highball or Collins glass.
2. Add ice.
3. Pour in the soda water, to taste.
4. Add the lemon wedge and cherry to garnish.

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