Turn Up the "Ginspiration" with These Gin Cocktail Recipes

According to bars and restaurants across the country, gin is back in! Don't believe us? Check out our latest Spirited Stock column to learn what customers are looking for and how bar programs are using the versatile spirit.

Gin is also a great summer spirit for lighter drinks that push botanical, floral, and fruit flavors forward.

Convinced yet? Check out the recipes below for some "ginspiration" to add to your menus!

Alabama Slammer

Ingredients:

0.5 oz Bols Amaretto​

0.5 oz Sloe gin

1.0 oz Southern Comfort

2.0 oz Orange juice

1.0 oz Fresh lemon juice

0.2 oz Sugar syrup

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a tall glass.

Pineapple Rickey

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin Brazilian Pineapple

.5 oz Lime Juice

.75 oz pineapple juice

Top with Soda Water

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in highball glass building over ice.
2. Top with soda water, stir with straw or spoon to balance and fully dilute.
3. Garnish with pineapple piece or leaf.

Gracias A Dios Oaxacan Gin Mule

Ingredients:
1.5 oz Gracias A Dios Agave Gin
.5 oz Lime Juice
Ginger Beer to top off
Mint leaves and lemon wedges for garnish
Copper Mug

Directions:

1. Add ice and the gin to a copper mug.
2. Add lime juice and top off with ginger beer.
3. Garnish with mint leaves and the lemon wedge.

Watermelon & Rosemary Gimlet

Ingredients:

1 ¾ oz Damrak Gin
1 cup watermelon cubes
½ oz rosemary syrup
¾ oz lime juice

Directions: 

1. Muddle the watermelon in a shaker.
2. Add all ingredients.
3. Shake and fine strain into a pre-chilled coupe.
4. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.

The Perfect Muff Gin & Tonic

Ingredients:
A generous measure of Muff Gin 
A juicy slice of orange (because basic citrus just won’t do)
A fragrant sprig of rosemary (aromatic magic in every sip)
Premium Indian tonic (only the best for this beauty)

Directions:

1. Start with a tall glass.
2. Fill it to the brim with ice.
3. Pour in a measure of Muff Gin.
4. Gently top up with premium Indian tonic water.
5. Garnish with a vibrant slice of orange on the ice and nestle a sprig of rosemary.

Lavender Lemonade

Ingredients:

McQueen and the Violet Fog Ultraviolet Edition Gin

Fresh Lemonade (ideally, freshly squeezed or homemade)

Lemon Wheel

Directions:

1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
2. Pour 4 oz of fresh lemonade into the glass.
3. Add 2 oz of McQueen Ultraviolet Edition Gin.
4. Stir gently to combine and let the natural violet hue shine.
5. Garnish with a lavender sprig or a lemon wheel and serve with pride.

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