Top 10 Gin Based Cocktails

 

Top 10 Gin Based Cocktails with there History and recipe.

The Timeless Cocktails are always been there to please the human needs and improve their taste. Among diffferent cocktails this classic cocktails always makes their way in any fine restaurants or Bar. 

Today we will go through some classic Gin Based cocktails with its history.

1. Negroni

History:

The Negroni was created in the 1920s by Count Camillo Negroni in Florence, Italy.

Recipe:

- 1 oz gin

- 1 oz Campari

- 1 oz sweet vermouth

- Orange twist, for garnish

Combine gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass. Stir and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

2. Martini

History:

The Martini was created in the late 19th century by Jerry Thomas, an American bartender.

Recipe:

- 2 oz gin

- 0.5 oz dry vermouth

- Green olive or lemon twist, for garnish

Combine gin and vermouth in a mixing glass. Stir and strain into a chilled martini glass.

3. Gin and Tonic

History:

The Gin and Tonic has its roots in the 19th century, when British colonial officers in India mixed gin with tonic water to create a refreshing drink.

Recipe:

- 1.5 oz gin

- 4 oz tonic water

- Lime wedge, for garnish

Combine gin and tonic water in a highball glass filled with ice. Squeeze in lime juice.

4. Bee's Knees

History:

The Bee's Knees was created in the 1920s during the Prohibition era in the United States.

Recipe:

- 2 oz gin

- 1 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)

- 1 oz lemon juice

- Lemon wheel, for garnish

Combine gin, honey syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

History:

5. Pimm's Cup

The Pimm's Cup was created in the 1840s by James Pimm, a British oyster bar owner.

Recipe:

- 1 oz Pimm's No. 1

- 1 oz lemon-lime soda

- Cucumber slice, mint sprig, and fruit, for garnish

Combine Pimm's No. 1 and lemon-lime soda in a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with cucumber, mint, and fruit.

6. French 75

History:

The French 75 was created in the early 20th century by Harry MacElhone, an American bartender.

Recipe:

- 1 oz gin

- 0.5 oz lemon juice

- 0.5 oz simple syrup

- 2 oz champagne

- Lemon twist, for garnish

Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled flute glass. Top with champagne.

7. Gin Rickey

History:

The Gin Rickey was created in the late 19th century by Joe Rickey, an American bartender.

Recipe:

- 2 oz gin

- 4 oz lime juice and sparkling water

- Lime wheel, for garnish

Combine gin and lime juice in a highball glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water.

8. Corpse Reviver No. 2

History:

The Corpse Reviver No. 2 was created in the 1930s by Harry Craddock, a British bartender.

Recipe:

- 1 oz gin

- 0.5 oz Lillet Blanc

- 0.5 oz Cynar

- 0.5 oz lemon juice

- 1 dash absinthe

- Lemon twist, for garnish

Combine gin, Lillet Blanc, Cynar, lemon juice, and absinthe in a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

9. Tom Collins

History:

The Tom Collins was created in the mid-19th century by Jerry Thomas, an American bartender.

Recipe:

- 2 oz gin

- 1 oz lemon juice

- 0.5 oz simple syrup

- 2 oz club soda

- Lemon wheel, for garnish

Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled Collins glass. Top with club soda.

10. Last Word

History:

The Last Word was created in the 1920s by Frank Fogarty, an American bartender.

Recipe:

- 1 oz gin

- 0.5 oz green Chartreuse

- 0.5 oz Maraschino liqueur

- 0.5 oz freshly squeezed lime juice

- Lime wheel, for garnish

Combine gin, green Chartreuse, Maraschino liqueur, and lime juice in a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled coupe glass.