Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes 24 Gin Cocktail Recipes to Make for Any Occasion By Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan Kelly is a former associate digital food editor for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Published on March 30, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Justin Walker Gin is a staple on bar carts everywhere—it's a liquor that's usually infused with juniper berries, as well as other herbal botanicals such as mugwort, wild thyme, meadowsweet, chamomile, and birch. You may also find it infused with cucumber and rose petals. You can use the spirit to make classic gin cocktails such as a lime-based gimlet or a gin and tonic, or more creative concoctions like the Pink Gin Martini that's pictured here. This particular drink gets its soft pink hue from maraschino cherries and its delicate fruity flavor from cherry liqueur, blanc vermouth, and aromatic bitters. This recipe serves two, which makes it just right for serving on Valentine's Day or date night at home. We also have a handy how-to guide for making a well-balanced gin and tonic. Our go-to recipe calls for three parts tonic water and one part gin, plus plenty of ice and fresh lime for a garnish. Of course, feel free to get creative and add cucumber slices or a lemon twist for a refreshing dash of brightness. We're sharing additional aromatic and flavorful versions of the timeless gin and tonic that are made with unexpected garnishes like fresh basil or rosemary. Gin also pairs beautifully with St. Germain, a French elderflower liqueur that's bursting with a fresh, floral, and slightly fruity aroma. It perks up gin in a way that makes you immediately want to sip it at a summer garden party. We have gin cocktail recipes that pair the two together for one delicious drink. Whether you consider yourself a pro mixologist or a beginner bartender, these gin cocktail recipes will instantly strengthen your shaking and stirring skills. 01 of 23 Gin and Tonic Courtesy of Fever Tree Master the art of one of the most classic drinks of all time with this step-by-step guide for the gin cocktail. View Recipe 02 of 23 French 75 Bryan Gardner If you're looking for something elegant to sip on, make this gin cocktail recipe that's more than 100 years old. Shake up gin, lemon juice, and homemade simple syrup in a cocktail shaker; pour into a champagne flute and top with bubbly. View Recipe 03 of 23 Tom Collins Emily Kate Roemer For a refreshing, adults-only twist on lemonade, make this gin cocktail using only four ingredients—gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and seltzer water. View Recipe 04 of 23 Aperol Gin Punch Paola + Murray We love serving this pretty-in-pink punch at a bridal shower or birthday party. This gin cocktail gets its bright color from Aperol, an Italian aperitif, which is mixed with gin, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, orange blossom water, and basil. View Recipe 05 of 23 The Negroni Spencer Staats If you can't travel to Italy, you can still enjoy a taste of the country's unofficial cocktail with this gin-based recipe—all it calls for is the juniper-infused liquor as well as Campari and vermouth. View Recipe 06 of 23 Gin Julep Sidney Bensimon Instead of the usual bourbon, we're adding gin to this Derby Day favorite. Superfine sugar brings a little sweetness and fresh mint leaves perks it up with a cooling effect. View Recipe 07 of 23 Aviation Emily Kate Roemer The secret to this pale purple gin cocktail is crème de violette, which has a pronounced floral flavor and eye-catching color. View Recipe 08 of 23 Bitter Martini Seth Smoot A large cocktail onion and pimento-stuffed olives bring a sharp, slightly spicy flavor to this two-ingredient gin cocktail recipe. View Recipe 09 of 23 Lillet Rose Spring Cocktail If you've never made a cocktail with Lillet before, you're in for a real treat. The lovely fortified French wine is packed with botanicals, which make it a delightful complement in this grapefruit and gin cocktail recipe. View Recipe 10 of 23 Strawberry-Cucumber Gin-Elderflower Spritz William Abranowicz There's no drink we'd rather sip on outdoors than this gin cocktail. Strawberries and cucumbers bring crisp, juicy flavor to the big-batch beverage, and St. Germain adds a delightful floral touch. View Recipe 11 of 23 Gin Dandy Pomegranate liqueur introduces tart flavor and a deep red color in this gin cocktail recipe that gets even more brightness from a combination of lemon juice and lemon wedges. View Recipe 12 of 23 St-Germain, Gin, and Plum Cocktail All you need are three ingredients to make one strong sip: gin, St. Germain (or any other elderflower liqueur), and thin slices of fresh plums. View Recipe 13 of 23 Campari, Gin, and Orange Clement Creole Shrubb is a spiced orange liqueur that binds bitter Campari and fragrant gin in this cocktail. View Recipe 14 of 23 Elderflower Sour Charles Masters There's nothing too sour or too sweet about this gin cocktail recipe—it's a refreshing blend of homemade Lemon-Mint simple syrup, plus gin and elderflower liqueur. It's just the thing to sip on outdoors as soon as the flowers begin to bloom. View Recipe 15 of 23 Rosemary Gimlet Justin Walker Both fresh rosemary and an infused simple syrup highlight the subtle earthy tones of gin in this cocktail recipe that serves one. View Recipe 16 of 23 Pink Gin Fizz This gin cocktail recipe will instantly transport you to the tropics no matter where you are, thanks to a sunset-inspired combination of orange juice and pink grapefruit juice. View Recipe 17 of 23 Basil French 75 Elevate the earthy flavor of gin in this effervescent gin cocktail recipe using fresh basil leaves, which are muddled with sugar before the rest of the ingredients are added. View Recipe 18 of 23 Pineapple Gin "Kir" Stephen Lewis We often think of pineapple as being the perfect pairing for rum-based cocktails, but you'll be surprised—and delighted—by how the juicy fruit brightens this beverage. View Recipe 19 of 23 Boozy Frozen Lemonade Christopher Testani Keep this big-batch, frosty gin cocktail recipe on hand for a hot summer day. Preparing the cocktail starts by making a tarragon simple syrup and then mixing it with lemon juice and water; the mixture is frozen and then blended into a refreshing slushie. View Recipe 20 of 23 Gin Gimlet Our classic gimlet pairs gin with lime juice and a lime wedge in this timeless cocktail recipe. View Recipe 21 of 23 Cucumber Southside Fizz Emily Kate Roemer Dress up this spinoff on a traditional Southside cocktail with cucumber slices and our homemade cucumber-lemon gin. View Recipe 22 of 23 Gordon's Breakfast Cocktail CHELSEA CAVANAUGH If you love a Bloody Mary, you'll love this spicy gin cocktail recipe that gets a serious kick from prepared horseradish and a homemade jalapeño simple syrup. View Recipe 23 of 23 Tomolive Martini Tomolive brine, which is the spicy pickling brine used for green olives, is used in this gin and vermouth cocktail. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit