Gin has to be among the most adaptable alcoholic beverages given how largely blendable and subdued it is. Gin is a versatile beverage that tastes great with virtually anything.
But why take a chance when we have some reliable, tried-and-true options for you to combine gin with? And no, gin and tonic are not among these three concepts.
The secret to creating a superb gin-based drink is to avoid masking the alcohol’s flavor with other flavors. And here’s a little insider advice: until told otherwise, don’t add more gin to any cocktail than 50 ml at a time.
Elderflower Collins: This has such a lovely, rustic flavor that it immediately transports you to the countryside as you picture yourself sipping this wonderful concoction.
Ingredients: 50ml gin, 20ml lemon juice, 10ml sugar syrup, 10ml elderflower cordial, soda water, herb sprigs for garnish, and 10ml elderflower cordial.
Method: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, sugar, lemon juice, and a dash of elderflower cordial.
2. After that, add soda water to the top and pour over the rock ice.
3. Add a tiny sprig of your preferred herb as a final flourish.
Martini: The majority of us connect gin with a martini, and celebrities like Blake Lively have repeatedly shown in her films how to properly enjoy a martini.
Ingredients: 1 strip of lemon peel for garnish and 60ml of gin and dry vermouth, to taste.
Method: 1. For this one, our favorite will demonstrate how to do it rather than us. Nobody does it better than her, so believe us.
