Gin has undergone a renaissance in Australia in recent times, with domestic sales booming and local craft distilleries winning a spate of global awards. We asked top mixologists to choose five of their favourite gin-based cocktails and compiled them below for you to try.
The Classic Martini
Only two ingredients are needed to make this world-famous cocktail but we like ours garnished with a lemon twist. Combine all ingredients into a glass of your choice – and enjoy.
Combine Ingredients
- 60ml of Gin
- 5ml of Dry Vermouth
- Lemon Peel
Gin & Tonic
There are so many varieties of gin on the market now—and many types of tonic, too—which means that the flavour variations on this classic blend are endless. Swap out the tonic water for your favourite bottle of flavored to add a new twist to the classic cocktail.
Combine Ingredients
- 50ml of Gin
- 100ml of Tonic Water
- 2 Lime Wedges
Tom Collins
To make a Tom Collins, mix gin, lemon juice and syrup in a tall glass, then top with soda water and garnish.
Combine Ingredients
- 50ml of Gin
- 25ml of Fresh Lemon Juice
- 10ml of Sugar Syrup
- 75ml of Soda Water
- Fresh Lemon Wedge
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Negroni
This chic Italian cocktail is made by stirring the ingredients and pouring into a chilled glass over ice. Garnish with orange.
Combine Ingredients
- 25ml of Gin
- 25ml of Sweet Vermouth
- 25ml of Campari
- Orange Wedge
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White Lady
Combine Ingredients
Here’s a tip when working with egg whites: ‘dry shake’ the ingredients without ice first, then add ice and shake again before straining into a chilled glass.
- 37.5ml of Gin
- 12.5ml of Cointreau
- 25ml of Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Egg White
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