Tag: Gin-based cocktails
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South Side cocktail
The South Side cocktail is a refreshing, minty-citrusy classic that combines the spicy character of gin with the zing of lime and the cooling freshness of mint. It’s a bit like the Mojito and the Gimlet met somewhere on the South Side of Chicago and strolled into a jazz bar together. The South Side cocktail…
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Army & Navy cocktail
The Army & Navy cocktail is an elegant, slightly unusual gin-based classic that combines almond orgeat syrup – typically made from blanched almonds, sugar, and orange blossom or rose water – with fresh lemon juice to create a complex yet refined drink. Its balance is just right: citrusy, slightly sweet, and subtly nutty, while the…
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Gin & It Cocktail
The Gin & It cocktail ranks among the simplest yet most classic drinks in cocktail history. It comes straight from the bar counters of yesteryear, when just two ingredients could work their magic. The name originally meant Gin & Italian. During Prohibition, bartenders shortened it to Gin and It. The ratio of gin to vermouth—and…
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Fluffy Duck cocktail
As its name suggests, the Fluffy Duck cocktail is not a serious, austere classic. Instead, it is a frothy, creamy, playful concoction that feels sweet, smooth, and slightly nostalgic all at once. This cocktail brings together egg liqueur—or advocaat—orange liqueur, and gin in a unique yet surprisingly harmonious way, almost like a grown-up dessert drink.…
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Zaza Cocktail
The Zaza cocktail is a classic drink that radiates French elegance, combining the crisp dryness of gin with the sweet, gently spiced notes of Dubonnet, a wine-based aperitif. What makes this cocktail especially interesting is that, when shaken, it becomes a Zaza cocktail, while when stirred, it is usually known as a Dubonnet cocktail. In…
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Enzoni cocktail
The Enzoni cocktail is an elegant modern classic that skillfully balances the citrusy freshness of gin, the bitterness of Campari, and the fruity sweetness of grapes. It feels both vibrant and refined, reminiscent of a Negroni crossed with a Gin Sour, yet with a much more playful and lighthearted character. Moreover, the fresh grapes add…
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Vesper cocktail
The Vesper cocktail is an iconic drink that has captivated the world with its elegance and sophistication. Not only does it deliver a bold and refined flavor, but it also carries a touch of literary history, as James Bond himself made the drink famous. The combination of gin, vodka, and aromatized wine creates a strikingly…
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Bramble cocktail
The Bramble cocktail is a modern gem among gin-based classics, captivating with its freshness and understated sophistication. The gin’s crisp juniper notes blend seamlessly with the bright acidity of freshly squeezed lemon juice and the gentle sweetness of sugar syrup. Meanwhile, the dark, fruity depth of blackberry liqueur adds both richness and contrast. Not only…
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Tuxedo cocktail
The Tuxedo cocktail is the very definition of elegance, just as its name implies. Built around gin, this refined drink speaks the language of sophistication and effortlessly charms both devoted classicists and those who appreciate subtle innovation. Dry gin meets the silky depth of vermouth, while maraschino liqueur adds a delicate sweetness and absinthe contributes…
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Tom Collins cocktail
The Tom Collins cocktail is a true classic in the world of long drinks and easily the best-known member of the Collins family. If you like, it’s a gin-based “spritzer,” as it has a lighter alcohol content and is perfect for sipping over a longer period of time. It was born in an era when…