World Gin Day is a global celebration of all things gin, offering enthusiasts a chance to explore and enjoy this versatile spirit. Celebrated annually, it invites gin lovers to discover new flavors, innovative cocktails, and classic recipes. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a curious beginner, this day is the perfect opportunity to experiment with refreshing gin-based concoctions. Dive into a variety of recipes that blend gin with fresh fruits, herbs, and botanicals to create delightful, sophisticated drinks that are perfect for any occasion. Cheers to a world of gin-filled adventures and endless possibilities!
Ginjito recipe by Komal Agarwal, co-founder, Talli Tales
Ingredients:
2 oz (60 ml) gin
1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
1 oz (30 ml) simple syrup
6-8 fresh mint leaves
Club soda
Ice cubes
Lime wedge and mint sprig, for garnish
Method
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh mint leaves with the lime juice and simple syrup to release their flavors.
Add the gin to the shaker, along with a handful of ice cubes.
Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill the ingredients.
Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
Top up the glass with club soda to your desired level of fizziness.
Give the cocktail a gentle stir to combine all the ingredients.
Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint for an extra burst of flavor and aroma.
Enjoy your Ginjito!
Cucumber Mint Gin & Tonic recipe by Sasha Vanjour, Mixology, Goa – Vaum Tonics
Ingredients:
30ml Gin
4-5 slices of cucumber
4-5 fresh mint leaves
Vaum Cucumber Mint Botanical Water
Ice cubes
Instructions:
Muddle the cucumber slices and mint leaves in a glass.
Add ice cubes and pour in the gin.
Top it off with Vaum Cucumber Mint botanical water and stir gently.
Garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of mint.
Citrus and Herb Gin and Tonic:
Ingredients:
- 2ozHayman’s Old Tom Gin
- 4ozTonic Water
- 1/2ozLime Juice
- FreshBasil Leaves
- FreshThyme Sprigs
Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Hayman’s Old Tom Gin to the glass.
- Squeeze the lime juice into the glass.
- Top it up with tonic water.
- Gently stir to combine the ingredients.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, a sprig of thyme, and slices of lime and lemon.
Grapefruit Rosemary Gin & Tonic
Ingredients:
30ml gin
1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1 sprig of fresh rosemary
Vaum Grapefruit Rosemary botanical water
Ice cubes
Instructions:
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
Pour in the gin and fresh grapefruit juice.
Top it off with Vaum Grapefruit Rosemary botanical water.
Stir gently and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
Strawberry Lime Gin & Tonic
Ingredients:
30ml gin
Handful of fresh strawberries
Lime juice
2-3 cracked black pepper
Vaum Classic Indian Tonic water
Ice cubes
Instructions:
In a glass, add ice cubes, fresh cut strawberries, and cracked pepper.
Add lime juice and pour in the gin.
Top it off with Vaum Classic Indian tonic water and stir gently.
Ginger Lime Mint Gin & Tonic
Ingredients:
30ml gin
1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, thinly sliced
Juice of half a lime
Fresh mint leaves
Vaum Classic Indian Tonic water
Ice cubes
Instructions:
In a glass, muddle the sliced ginger.
Add ice cubes and pour in the gin.
Squeeze in the lime juice.
Top it off with Vaum Classic Indian tonic water and stir gently.
Garnish with a lime wedge, mint leaves, and a thin slice of ginger (optional).
Gulabi Sadi recipe by Hitchki – Restro Bar
Ingredients:
45 ml Samsara Pink Gin
10 ml Cucumber Ribbon Infusion
10 ml Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
50 ml Lime Juice
100 grams Ice
Method:
Build up the cocktail in a wine goblet.
Garnish with a cucumber ribbon on a satay stick.
Southside recipe by Sahil, Deltin Jaqk
Ingredients:
60 ml Gin
1/2 Lime
20 ml Sugar Syrup
Mint leaves
2 sprigs
10 Ice Cubes
Recipe:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Add 60ml of gin, 20ml of fresh lime juice, and 20ml of sugar syrup.
Shake well, add a mint sprig and shake again carefully so as not to bruise the mint.
Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a mint leaf or a mint sprig.
Cucumber and Mint Gin and Tonic
Ingredients:
- 2ozHayman’s London Dry Gin
- 4ozTonic Water
- 3-4Cucumber Slices
- FreshMint Leaves
- 1/2ozSimple Syrup
Instructions:
- Muddle the cucumber slices and several mint leaves in the bottom of a glass to release their flavor.
- Add ice cubes to the glass.
- PourHayman’s London Dry Gin and simple syrup over the ice.
- Top it up with tonic water.
- Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- Garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of fresh mint
Skylark Grapefruit Fizz
Ingredients:
- 45ml Tenjaku Gin
- 20ml Lime Juice
- 20ml Simple Syrup
- 60ml Grapefruit Juice
- Top-up with Soda
- Orange Wheel
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients apart from Soda and strain into a glass with ice.
- Top up with soda and garnish with an orange wheel