Just in Time for Summer: 15 Refreshing Gin Cocktail Recipes
Gin and juice will forever have a special place in our hearts, but sorry, Snoop, it’s time to change it up. The following ridiculously refreshing recipes are about to make gin your drink of choice this season. That’s right; we’re adding summer fruits to our gin and tonics, mixing mint into our gin popsicles and rimming our Gin Daddy’s with sugar and lemon rind. Are you ready for this? Cuz we are!
1. Blackberry and Meyer Lemon Gin and Tonic: No cocktail cuts through the summer heat quite like a gin and tonic, and this version made with blackberries and Meyer lemon is just as refreshing as the tried-and-true classic. (via Spoon Fork Bacon)
2. Earl Grey-Infused Gin Cocktail: We’re all about tea-infused cocktails these days, and this Earl Grey gin drink is another gem to add to the list. (via The Framed Table)
3. Saxon + Parole’s Pimm’s Cup: Dear Pimm. Thank you for your cup. All the best, Brit + Co. (via Embury Cocktails)
4. Cucumber Gin Lemonade: Next time you’re stirring up some lemonade for your lunch guests, add a few slices of cucumber for extra refreshment… and maybe stir in a few ounces of gin to really get the party started ;) (via Front + Main)
5. Lavender Meyer Lemon Tom Collins: This just in! Lavender isn’t just for aromatherapy and potpourri anymore. (via A Spicy Perspective)
6. Pear, Elderflower and Gin Cocktail: This light and fruity lovely will surely satisfy your boozy sweet tooth. (via The Peppermint Pencil)
7. White Peach Gin Fizz: Muddled and sliced white peaches are certainly the stars of this drink. But there’s one more fruity friend hidden in there. (Psst! It’s raspberries!) (via Adventures in Cooking)
8. Watermelon and Mint Gin Pops: Watermelon + mint + gin = some of the most refreshing (and naughty!) popsicles out there. (via Food + Recipes)
9. Pomegranate Gin Fizz: Pomegranates are packed with antioxidants, so you should definitely add this fizzy drink to your summer diet ASAP. (via The Kitchn)
10. Lemon Basil Gimlet: Looking for something a little more savory sans citrus? Try this gimlet recipe to quench your thirst. (via Happy Hour Projects)
11. Navy Fizz: It might not look navy, but this cocktail made with fresh nectarine and rosemary certainly sounds delicious! (via Serious Eats)
12. Rhubarb and Thyme Gin Cocktail: We’ve all had strawberry rhubarb pie, right? Well serve up this rhubarb cocktail to your guests this summer for a sweet surprise minus the crust. (via Darling)
13. Gin Daddy: Whoops! We seem to have poured some limoncello into our gin! It was a total accident, of course ;) (via At the Table)
14. Grilled Cherry Sour: Grilled fruit…in our cocktails??? Um, YEAH. (via Verses from My Kitchen)
15. Kiwi and Mint Tom Collins: Our good friend Tom Collins has gone tropical with this winning (and refreshing!) flavor profile. (via Bakeaholic Mama)
Which of these gin cocktails are you dying to try this summer? Let us know in the comments below!
