13 Gin Cocktails You Can Make In Under 10 Minutes
Not in the mood to whip up some simple syrup or make a tricky infusion? Try one of these easy gin cocktails.
Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon
Even the simplest home bar set up should have a bottle or two of gin; Maybe it's one of these unusual gins, or maybe it's a classic London dry gin. While we're fans of a cocktail project that requires a little more time to make an infusion or a flavored syrup that adds extra complexity to the final drink, there's something truly refreshing about a three- or four-ingredient gin drink that comes together in a single shaker (hello, classic Martini), can be easily scaled up (looking at you, French 75), or maybe even calls for just two ingredients, like a simple but sweet Gin & Tonic. Whether you're pressed for time, feeling a little less motivated about post-happy hour clean-up, or simply want to add a few more party tricks to your repertoire, here are our favorite, easy gin cocktails.
White Negroni
Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon
Fans of the classic Negroni will love this rendition with Lillet Blanc and Suze liqueur.
Corpse Reviver No. 2
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Made with a blend of gin, orange liqueur, Cocchi Americano, a quinine-flavored aperitivo, lemon juice, and absinthe, this cocktail clocks in at a very high-proof, but still tastes balanced on the palate.
Gin & Tonic
The herbaceous, juniper-forward flavor of botanical London Dry Gin is perfectly carried by tonic water's sweetness. Not sure where to start? Try one of our best tonics for a gin and tonic.
Vesper
Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon
Gin people and vodka people alike can agree on how delightful this cocktail is.
Giving Basil
Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon
Herbaceous and pleasantly sweet, this is a cocktail for just about every kind of drinker.
Negroni
The best Negroni recipe is sweet, earthy, and booze-forward.
Tom Collins
With likeness to a Gin Sling or Gin Fizz, the Tom Collins is a refreshing cocktail made with gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, a bit of sugar, and carbonated water. It's thirst-quenching and refreshing, with balanced sweet and sour flavors along with an enticing, fizzy finish.
Chocolate Negroni
Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon
This boozy nightcap is perfect for fall and winter.
Frozen Gin and Tonic
Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon
It turns out a simple classic cocktail can get better with a blender and a few cups of ice.
Last Word
Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon
This Prohibition-era cocktail comes together with just a few ingredients and manages to pack a seriously boozy punch while maintaining balance. It’s a magical combination of gin, Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice that boasts both sweet and sour notes, as well as a deeply complex herbaceous bitter flavor.
French 75
This luxurious, delicious combination of gin and Champagne can be easily scaled up for a crowd.
Martini
Matt Taylor-Gross
The martini is magical. In its simplest, most pure form it can be modest, even humble, but also grand and impressive. It’s a sophisticated drink and just holding one can feel like a boost in confidence. Switch up your Martini routine by using one of our best gins for a Martini.
Cosmo Nouveau
Not a fan of citrus-infused vodka? Use gin in this riff on the classic Cosmopolitan.
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