World Gin Day 2023: 3 Gin-Based Cocktails You Must Try At Home

Even though a lot of people are of the opinion that Gin is an acquired taste, it is actually a preferred alcohol among youngsters. Most gin lovers love opting for it because of its versatile taste that can almost blend in with anything and everything. This is also a major reason why there are so many gin-based cocktails that are easily available at a bar.

Ahead of World Gin Day, if you are looking to celebrate the occasion with a few cocktails and do not feel like heading to the bar, then you have nothing to worry about because we have got your back. Here are three amazing gin-based cocktails you can try making at home.

Hot G&T

A truly fantastic alternative to mulled wine, a Hot G&T made with tonic syrup after your very first sip will end up becoming your go-to cocktail to beat the blues. If you have a sore throat, make sure you try this out

Ingredients:

• 2 parts Sipsmith London Dry Gin
• 1-part tonic syrup
• Hot water
•  Orange twist (to garnish)

Method:

• Start by combining the gin and tonic syrup in a mug or heat-proof stem glass.
• Stir well.
• Top with boiling water.

Glassware: Mug/Heat Proof Stem Glass

Garnish: Orange Twist

Negroni

This is a bracingly bitter, herbaceously complex drink yet at the same time it is still very refreshing, this Negroni recipe is meant to soothe your palette.

Ingredients:

• 25ml Sipsmith dry Gin
• 25ml sweet vermouth
• 25ml Campari
• orange twist (to garnish)
• cloves, to garnish (optional)

Method:

• Fill a mixing glass with ice.
• Add all the ingredients to the mixing glass and stir about 20-25 times.
• Strain the mix into an ice-filled Rocks glass.
• Make sure to garnish with an orange twist, studded with cloves

Glassware: Rocks glass

Garnish: orange twist, cloves

Strawberry & Elderflower G&T

One sip of this rose-and-chamomile-scented cocktail and you will feel like you have strolled into a secret garden, how dreamlike, right?

Ingredients:

• 50ml dry Gin
•  20ml chamomile tea (cold brew)
•  1 bar-spoon rose jam
•  10ml sugar syrup
• 20ml lemon juice
• 1 egg white

Method:

• Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker without ice and shake (dry shake).
• Add ice and shake again.
• Double strain into a chilled glass.
• Garnish with dried rose petals.

Glassware: Highball Glass

Garnish: Rose petals

These cocktails are for every reason and the season. Cheers!