Picture it: You’re lounging by the pool, and in your right hand is an ice-cold cocktail. What’s in it? Tequila? Vodka? How about… gin?
Gin might not be the first spirit to come to mind as a refreshing summer spritzer, but after taking a look at the fruity, citrus-spiked cocktails we’ve rounded up for you, it will. Because gin isn’t reserved for justgin and tonics (boring); gin’s juniper berries and botanicals also pair well with Prosecco and rose water and even orange liqueur. (That’s right, you can still have your pool-side margarita — but with gin.)
From fresh, creative cocktails to twists on classic recipes, behold all of the delicious gin-based cocktails you only wished you tried sooner.
Strawberry rose gin fizz
You mean to tell us you’ve never had a cocktail with rose water? Then this strawberry rose gin fizz drink should be your first.
Get the recipe at Dessert for Two.
Bramble
This refreshing gin cocktail — one that’s described as a variation on the Sour — requires Crème de Mûre, or blackberry liqueur.
Get the recipe at Super Golden Bakes.
Blueberry gin sour
If sours are more your speed, Supergolden Bakes has a blueberry gin sour cocktail that’s the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Get the recipe at Supergolden Bakes.
Gin margarita
Gimme Some Oven’s margatini requires just three simple ingredients: gin, orange liqueur, and lime juice. To add a spicy kick, add chili powder, like Tajín, to the rim.
Get the recipe at Gimme Some Oven.
Bees Knees
Another three-ingredient cocktail, the Bee Knees mixes honey simple syrup, lemon, and, of course, gin.
Get the recipe at Sidewalk Shoes.
Pomegranate gimlets
Combine gin, lime juice, pomegranate juice, and simple syrup for this cocktail shown on Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro.
Get the recipe at Food Network.
Elderflower aviation gin
This twist on the tart, citrusy Aviation cocktail adds sweet, floral flavors à la elderflower.
Get the recipe at First Order Gin.
Watermelon cocktail with gin
With watermelon, lemon, mint, and gin, this might just become your go-to cocktail this summer.
Get the recipe at A Couple Cooks.
White Lady
A visually stunning cocktail, the White Lady combines gin, Triple sec, lemon juice, and egg white. Order dried rose petals to sprinkle atop.white-lady
Get the recipe at Craft Gin Club.
Aperol gin
If you have a bottle of Aperol and cucumber on hand, give this Aperol gin cocktail a try. And don’t forget to garnish with lime.
Get the recipe at Garnish with Lemon.
Pink gin Prosecco
A refreshing, summer-appropriate drink, the pink gin Prosecco cocktail mixes Gordon’s Pink Gin with lemonade and your choice of Prosecco.
Get the recipe at Prosecco Lovers.
Limoncello gin Collins
A tasty twist on a Tom Collins, the limoncello gin collins is “fizzy and refreshing with a prominent lemon flavor,” A Nerd Cooks writes.
Get the recipe at A Nerd Cooks.
Frozen gin & tonic
What’s better than gin and tonic? A frozen gin and tonic. And Sugar and Charm’s adds a splash of cucumber “for the ultimate freshness flavor!”
Get the recipe at Sugar and Charm.
Pear Collins
Thyme grows like wildfire in the summer months and sometimes you have more than you know what to do with. We highly suggest adding it to your cocktails. The lemony flavor and aroma are perfect for summer.
Get the recipe from Lively Table.
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