15 Summer Gin Cocktails: Drink Your Way To A Chill Mood
The summer is here, and it's hot! If you're looking for a way to cool down while still enjoying your favorite alcohol, then this blog post has the perfect gin cocktail recipes—all 15 of them!
We have gin cocktails perfect for this season that will help you beat the summer heat. Best of all, they are easy to make.
A refreshing cocktail with a twist of lime and lemon, the gimlet is an old-school favorite. This gin-based drink can be enjoyed as both a nightcap or day drinking beverage.
The first sip of this gin cocktail recipe is crisp and exhilarating. It's not too sweet, but it still has enough sugar to give you that satisfying feeling when drinking fruit-flavored drinks. The gin adds more complexity to the taste, making it an exciting drink.
Gin and fresh basil are an effective counterbalance to Fords' botanical blend, complementing the soft juniper notes with stimulating effervescence. This drink is not too boozy, so you can enjoy it on the rocks or batch it for your friends who want some alfresco refreshment.
A 50/50 Martini is a great starter drink that “sharpens” you for the rest of your evening. As its name suggests, this class of cocktail tones down the gin (often too strong) with low-proof dry vermouth, making it easier to enjoy while still maintaining all flavors and good times anticipated from drinking alcohol.
You can mix up a Gin Fizz in 5 minutes with these three ingredients: gin, lime juice, and maple syrup. The perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors is created when you add soda water to the cocktail!
Top off this drink by frothing egg whites just before serving it for an extra-special sip that will impress your friends in less than 10 minutes.
It’s hard to find an easier, more classic cocktail than the gin and tonic. Its crisp botanical flavor is straightforward but also intriguing: a feat using only two ingredients! No wonder this drink has become one of the world's most popular easy cocktails.
Sitting on a porch and watching the sunset with friends and family is an ideal way to spend any summer evening. To make this moment even more perfect than it already is, try whipping up some Tom Collins.
This tall highball drink made of gin sour mixed with lemon juice will have everyone feeling refreshed in no time!
Ever wanted to spice up a party with your own bubbly concoction? Here's the perfect drink for you!
The French 75 is made using gin and lemon juice, but that’s not all. It also includes champagne, making it especially festive. This tangy cocktail has just enough botanical flavors to keep things interesting while still being simple.
A Southside is a must-try gin cocktail that’s perfect for the summer. It combines sweet and refreshing mint, tangy lime, tart lemon, and the savory notes of gin to create an alluring flavor profile with plenty of personalities. This drink may be new, but it's already famous—try one today!
The Gin Rickey is the perfect drink for all you classic lovers out there! The tall, tangy beverage has been popular since its birth in 1880. So if you love Vodka Soda or Gin and Tonic, this refreshing cocktail is made just for you. No-frills are needed to enjoy its sophisticated taste.
This fancy summer cocktail has a unique name and is made up of grapefruit juice, gin, sugar syrup. This drink looks beautiful with its pale pink color! It’s perfect for serving at brunch or for happy hour as it provides the right amount of tanginess that will satisfy your taste buds.
Gin and Mule? Sounds like the perfect cocktail for the summer! This drink combines elements of both Moscow Mule and Mojito to create something refreshing, bubbly, sweet-smelling concoction. It’s got all your favorite gingery flavors from mugs with ginger beer and citrusy lime juice.
Pairing a dry gin with an Italian bitter is nothing new, but this cocktail takes the combination to another level. A balance of sweet and tart flavors that will make you wanting more!
The Negroni is a refreshing and bitter gin cocktail with an Italian vibe. This drink, which has three ingredients that are each made to be 1 ounce of the total, can make for either a stunning jewel-tone statement or just something you'll want to savor slowly.
This timeless drink is cool, crisp, and clean. The gin martini has a unique history that includes a story of wartime espionage and one with Hollywood glamour!
It’s been around for centuries, but there are still plenty of variations: shaken or stirred, vodka or gin, straight up or on the rocks—from classic dry style down to dirty versions like Chatham county lemonade.
We hope you enjoy these delightful summer gin cocktails! From fruity drinks that are easy enough to make all the way to more complex recipes made with liquor infusions and fresh ingredients, we have something for everyone!
Which gin cocktail recipe will you try first? Let us know in the comment section.