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Ready to shake up your cocktail game? 🍹 Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or a beginner in the world of gin, these 10 cocktails are simple to make and guaranteed to impress. Plus, we’ll show you how to elevate them using The Gin Gift Shop’s garnishes for that professional, bar-worthy finish. Let’s get started!

1. Classic Gin & Tonic

Ingredients:

• 50ml gin
• Premium tonic water
• Ice
• Garnish: Dehydrated lime wheel (from our shop!)

Method:
Fill a glass with ice, pour in gin, and top with tonic water. Stir gently and garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel for a zesty finish.

2. Negroni

Ingredients:

• 25ml gin
• 25ml Campari
• 25ml sweet vermouth
• Ice
• Garnish: Dehydrated orange slice

Method:
Combine gin, Campari, and vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir well, then strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Add a dehydrated orange slice for bold flavor and color.

3. Gin Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

• 30ml gin
• 30ml coffee liqueur (like Winding Road’s 50 Mile Coffee Liqueur)
• 30ml fresh espresso
• Ice
• Garnish: Dried snapdragon flower

Method:
Shake all ingredients with ice until chilled. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a dried snapdragon flower for a stunning twist.

4. Lavender Gin Sour

Ingredients:

• 50ml gin
• 25ml lemon juice
• 20ml lavender syrup
• Egg white (optional)
• Ice
• Garnish: Dried lavender sprigs or edible flowers

Method:
Shake all ingredients (except ice) to emulsify the egg white, then add ice and shake again. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with dried lavender or edible flowers.

5. Strawberry Basil Smash

Ingredients:

• 50ml gin
• 2 fresh basil leaves
• 3 fresh strawberries (or dehydrated ones rehydrated!)
• 25ml lemon juice
• 20ml simple syrup
• Ice

Method:
Muddle strawberries and basil in a shaker. Add gin, lemon juice, syrup, and ice, then shake. Strain into a glass over ice and garnish with a basil leaf.

6. Elderflower Collins

Ingredients:

• 50ml gin
• 25ml elderflower cordial
• 25ml lemon juice
• Soda water
• Ice
• Garnish: Dehydrated lemon slice

Method:
Combine gin, cordial, and lemon juice in a glass with ice. Top with soda water and garnish with a lemon slice.

7. Dragon fruit Martini

Ingredients:

• 50ml gin
• 25ml lime juice
• 15ml simple syrup
• Ice
• Garnish: Dehydrated dragon fruit slice

Method:
Shake gin, lime juice, and syrup with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a vibrant dragon fruit slice.

8. Rosemary Gin Fizz

Ingredients:

• 50ml gin
• 25ml lemon juice
• 20ml rosemary syrup
• Soda water
• Ice
• Garnish: Fresh rosemary sprig

Method:
Shake gin, lemon juice, and syrup with ice, then strain into a glass. Top with soda water and garnish with a rosemary sprig.

9. Mango Gin Mule

Ingredients:

• 50ml gin
• 25ml mango puree
• 15ml lime juice
• Ginger beer
• Ice
• Garnish: Dehydrated mango slice

Method:
Combine gin, mango puree, and lime juice in a glass with ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a mango slice.

10. Papaya Gin Punch

Ingredients:

• 50ml gin
• 25ml orange juice
• 25ml papaya puree
• Soda water
• Ice
• Garnish: Dehydrated papaya slice

Method:
Mix gin, orange juice, and papaya puree in a shaker with ice. Strain into a glass, top with soda, and garnish with a papaya slice.

Elevate Your Cocktails

All the garnishes mentioned above—dehydrated fruits, edible flowers, and more—are available at The Gin Gift Shop. They’re the perfect way to make every drink look (and taste) like it came from a high-end cocktail bar.

[Shop Our Cocktail Garnishes Here]

Ready to start mixing? Share your creations and tag us—we’d love to see your gin-credible masterpieces! 🍸

Cheers,
Cameron & Annette
The Gin Gift Shop