20 Easy Gin Cocktail Recipes

Gin is an extremely popular spirit, so combining it with different flavors is very important to make sure that you do not get bored of continuously having the same drink.

Finding out how to make easy gin cocktail recipes will ignite your taste buds and allow you to try new combinations!

If you have never made cocktails before, it is an exciting skill to learn.

You can treat yourself to cocktails at home and adjust the measurements and flavors to suit your taste and sweetness preferences.

You can create the perfect cocktail for you to enjoy! This article will take you through 20 easy gin cocktail recipes (see also ‘20 St. Germain Cocktail Recipes You Need To Try‘) that you can make yourself.

You can combine different flavors with gin to stop you from having the same drinks when you go out!

Find out more below to make great gin cocktails yourself (see also ‘16 Limoncello Cocktails You Need To Try‘)!

20 Easy Gin Cocktail Recipes

1. Tom Collins

Tom Collins is a classic gin cocktail that you may have already tried when you are out on the town.

You will need gin, sparkling water, lemon juice, sugar syrup, maraschino cherries, and fresh lemon orange wheels to garnish. 

Add ice to a tall glass and add all of the ingredients. Gently stir them together to combine to make sure that you can taste all of the flavors with each sip.

Garnish with the citrus wheels of your choice and a cherry for a classic finish.

2. Gin Martini

Martinis are classic cocktails (see also ‘23 Best Keto Cocktails For All Seasons‘) that are very easy to make at home. If you dislike vodka, a gin martini will be sure to please your taste buds.

You simply need to combine gin and dry vermouth to make the cocktail. You can choose between lemon and olives to garnish. 

Add the gin and dry vermouth to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake to mix thoroughly.

Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass and serve with the garnish of your choice, depending on your flavor preferences.

3. Gin Fizz

A gin fizz contains classic ingredients that will be sure to refresh your palate.

The ingredients that you need to make this cocktail are fresh lemon juice, gin, soda water, sugar syrup, and egg white. If you are vegan, you can leave out the egg white. 

To make the cocktail, add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and egg white into a shaker and shake to mix well.

Pour the mixture into glasses ready to serve and pour soda water on top. Garnish will have fresh lemon peel and other fresh fruits of your choice.

4. Long Island Iced Tea

You can easily make long island ice teas at home, but you need to make sure that you have the right ingredients.

You will need gin, vodka, white rum, tequila, Cointreau, cola, and fresh lemon juice. 

To make this cocktail, add all of the ingredients into a tall glass and gently stir. Add ice and continue to stir until all of the ingredients are combined.

You can garnish the cocktails with fresh lemon wedges and serve them with straws to your guests.

5. Southside Cocktail

A Southside cocktail is extremely refreshing, so it is ideal for drinking to relax on a summer’s day.

You will need gin, fresh lime juice, sugar syrup, and fresh mint to create this gorgeous cocktail at home.

If you would like the cocktail to be sweeter, add some more sugar syrup. 

Chill your glass with ice before serving and then add some more ice to the cocktail shaker.

Add the gin, fresh lime juice, and sugar syrup to the shaker and shake vigorously. Strain the cocktail into chilled glasses and garnish with more fresh mint.

6. Gin Sour

To make this cocktail, you will need gin, fresh lemon juice, egg white, and sugar syrup.

The sugar syrup will balance out the sourness of the lemon juice. You will also need fresh lemon slices and maraschino cherries.

In the cocktail shaker, add gin, sugar syrup, fresh lemon juice, and egg white and shake well.

Once you have shaken the ingredients without ice, add ice and shake until it is chilled.

Strain the mixture into glasses and garnish with a fresh lemon slice and a maraschino cherry.

7. Gin Gimlet

A gin gimlet is a very refreshing cocktail that dates back to the 1930s!

You simply need gin, fresh lime juice, sugar syrup, and soda water to create this classic taste.

You can use maple syrup if you do not want to use sugar syrup as it will have the same effect. 

To a cocktail shaker, add the gin, fresh lime juice, and syrup of your choice. Add ice and shake until the mixture becomes chilled.

Strain the mixture into glasses and add a dash of soda water, but it is optional. Garnish the cocktails with a fresh lime wheel or wedge.

8. Negroni

To make this classic cocktail, you will need gin, Campari, and Martini Rosso.

You can also garnish the cocktail with fresh orange peel to provide the cocktail with a distinctively fresh flavor. 

To make the cocktail, add all of the ingredients to a glass that is filled with ice.

Gently stir all of the ingredients together while making sure that none of them spill over the sides.

When you have finished, garnish the cocktail with fresh orange peel.

9. Gin Sidecar

To make this variation of a classic sidecar, you will be using gin instead of cognac.

You will need gin, Cointreau, sugar syrup, and fresh lemon juice for the cocktail. You will then need a lemon twist for garnish.

To the cocktail shaker, add ice and all of the ingredients, except the sugar and lemon twist. Shake well until the mixture is chilled.

Strain the cocktail into glasses, garnish with the lemon twist, and enjoy!

10. Singapore Sling

A Singapore Sling is a cocktail classic that is known for using gin.

You will need gin, cherry liqueur, sugar syrup, fresh lime juice, Bénédictine liqueur, and club soda. 

You will then need to add all of the ingredients, except the club soda, to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well.

Strain the mixture into an ice-filled glass, top the cocktail with club soda, and gently stir.

Garish with fresh lemon and a maraschino cherry to enjoy!

11. Strawberry Gin Cocktail

This gin cocktail is incredibly refreshing and perfect for those who enjoy sweet cocktails.

You will need gin, fresh strawberries, club soda, fresh lime juice, sugar, and fresh mint. 

Extract the juices from the sugar, fresh strawberries, and limes at the bottom of a pitcher to add more flavor to the drink.

Add the club soda and gin to the mixture and gently stir. Add fresh mint and serve in glasses. Use fresh lime slices and fresh strawberries as garnish.

12. Cucumber Gin Cooler

If you are looking for the perfect refresher for a summer’s day, a cucumber cooler will relax you.

You need gin, fresh lime, tonic water, sugar, fresh mint, and fresh cucumber.

To a cocktail shaker, add gin, fresh mint, fresh lime, and sugar. Extract juices by mashing them before adding fresh cucumber.

Shake to combine the ingredients. Strain the mixture into iced glasses, add tonic water, and stir gently. Garnish with fresh cucumber and enjoy!

13. Watermelon Gin Cocktail

This cocktail is extremely refreshing and easy to make.

To create this at home, you will need watermelon without the seeds, fresh lime juice, gin, sugar syrup, and ice.

You can use maple syrup or honey as a substitute for sugar syrup. 

Once you have chopped the watermelon and removed the seeds, place all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until the watermelon and ice are smooth.

Pour the mixture into glasses and garnish with a fresh lime wedge.

14. Bramble

Bramble cocktails are very popular as they are not too sweet and they are easy to make.

You will need gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, Chambord, fresh blackberries, and fresh lemon wheels. 

To create this classic cocktail, add the gin, sugar syrup, and fresh lemon juice to a shaker and continue shaking until it turns cool.

Fill the glasses with ice and strain the mixture. Add the Chambord into the glasses and garnish the cocktails with a fresh lemon wheel and fresh blackberries.

15. Frozen Gin Lemonade

This frozen gin lemonade is a great cocktail (see also ‘23 Delicious Frozen Cocktail Recipes‘) to cool you down and re-energize you after a long day.

You will need gin, either homemade or store-bought lemonade, and tonic water. You can choose between plain or flavored tonic water.

In a freezer-safe container, mix gin and lemonade.

Leave the container until the mixture is almost solid, and then scrape the frozen mixture with a fork so that it resembles crushed ice.

Spoon the mixture into glasses and top with tonic water before garnishing with fresh lemons!

16. Cherry Blossom Maraschino Cocktail

This cocktail is light, sweet, and great for those who love maraschino cherries!

You will need gin, fresh lime juice, maraschino liqueur, rose water, and a maraschino cherry to garnish.

In the cocktail shaker, add ice, gin, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice. Shake well to combine and chill the ingredients.

Strain the mixture into chilled glasses and garnish the cocktails with a maraschino cherry and edible flowers (see also ‘13 Simple Cherry Cocktails‘).

17. Violet Elderflower Purple Gin Cocktail

This cocktail is extremely eye-catching as it is a deep purple color (see also ‘20 Stunning Purple Cocktails‘), and it tastes as beautiful as it looks.

You will need violet gin, fresh grapefruit juice, prosecco, elderflower liqueur, sage, and edible flowers. 

Add ice, the violet gin, elderflower liqueur, and grapefruit juice in a shaker and shake well until chilled.

Strain the mixture into chilled glasses and top with prosecco. Garnish the cocktails with sage and edible flowers and enjoy!

18. Apple Cider Cocktail

An apple cider cocktail is both tart and sweet, so it is perfect for those who enjoy strong flavors.

You will need gin, apple cider, honey syrup, lime juice, cinnamon, fresh apple, thyme, and cinnamon sticks. 

To make honey syrup, simply add honey and hot water to a jar and shake until it becomes smooth.

Add the gin, apple cider, lime juice, honey syrup, and cinnamon to a shaker and shake well.

Pour the mixture into glasses filled with ice and fresh apple and garnish with thyme (see also ‘What Does Thyme Taste Like?‘) and cinnamon sticks.

19. Yellowjacket

This cocktail is very refreshing and perfectly balances the flavors!

You will need gin, lemon juice, honey syrup, and Yellow Chartreuse for a beautiful yellow color. Use either store-bought or homemade honey syrup. 

Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until it turns cold to show that the mixture is ready.

Strain the mixture into glasses and garnish with a fresh lemon twist for more flavor!

20. Rosemary Gin Fizz

This rosemary gin fizz is very refreshing for a warm day.

You will need gin, rosemary syrup, fresh lemon juice, club soda, lemon slices, and sprigs of rosemary.

Make the rosemary syrup by boiling sugar, water, and rosemary. 

In a cocktail shaker, add ice, gin, lemon, juice, and rosemary syrup and shake for 10-20 seconds to chill the mixture.

Strain the cocktail into glasses and top with club soda before stirring gently. Garnish with lemon slices and sprigs of rosemary.

Final Thoughts

To conclude, you can make a variety of gin cocktails at home as they can all be made by beginners.

You can create delicious cocktails from the comfort of your own home and find new ways to drink gin so that you become more adventurous with your tastes!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do You Need A Cocktail Shaker?

For some of the cocktails, you do not need a shaker as you can simply stir the ingredients together, but a shaker is recommended to combine the ingredients well. 

Can You Add Sugar Syrup To Any Cocktail?

If you find that a cocktail recipe is too bitter for you, you can try adding a small amount of sugar syrup to see if you prefer the taste.

Do You Need To Use Gin?

All of these cocktails are designed for gin, but you can substitute the gin for other spirits that you like.