Summer gin cocktails are the perfect way to relax and beat the heat during the warmer months. Bursting with refreshing flavours and a hint of botanical notes, these cocktails elevate the classic spirit of gin to new heights. From the classic Gin and Tonic to more creative concoctions like the Salty Dog or the Passionfruit Martini, there is a wide range of options to suit every taste. The vibrant colours and fresh ingredients add a touch of elegance to any summer gathering, making these cocktails a go-to choice for parties or casual evenings spent outdoors.
We've collated 7 of our favourite gin based cocktails for you to make and enjoy the delightful flavours of summer in a glass!
Gin & Jam
Ingredients
45mls of Gin
15ml elderflower liqueur
1 tbsp jam
15ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
soda water
Combine gin, elderflower liqueur, jam and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.
Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds
Strain into glass and top with a splash of soda water
Garnish with fresh berry to match jam
Southside
Ingredients
60mls Gin
30 mls simple syrup (1:1 ration sugar & water heated until dissolved and cooled)
Half a lemon sliced
5 mint leaves
In a mixing glass, muddle lemon slices and mint.
Add ice, gin and simple syrup
Shake well and strain into glass
Garnish with mint leaves
Salty Dog Gin Cocktail
Ingredients
60mls Gin
120mls Grapefruit Juice
Salt for the rim
Rub juice around the rim of the glass and dip in salt to create the Salt rim
Add ice to your glass
Layer your drink with gin first, then add the grapefruit juice.
Stir and garnish with a small sprig of rosemary
Elderflower & Gin Cocktail
Ingredients
45ml Gin
20ml Lemon Juice
15ml Elderflower Liqueur
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with plenty of ice
Shake well and strain into your glass with fresh ice
Garnish with lemon
Minty Rosé 75
Ingredients
45mls Gin
15ml Lime Juice
15ml Simple Syrup (1:1 ration water & sugar heated until dissolved and cooled)
Sparkling Rosé to top it off
Add gin, lemon juice and simple syrup to cocktail shaker.
Shake vigorously and strain into champagne flute
Top up with the Sparkling Rosé and garnish with mint and an optional berry
Passionfruit Martini
Ingredients
90mls Passionfruit juice
45mls Gin
10mls lime juice
Put all ingredients into a cocktail shaker
Add ice and shake up
Strain into a martini glass
Garnish with lemon and or lime
Gin & Tea
Ingredients
45mls Gin (Try a Dry gin for this one)
30mls cooled breakfast tea (not additionally flavoured tea)
1 TBSP Marmalade
Dash of bitters
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Strain into your glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with an orange twist
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