Gin is a distilled alcoholic drink that derives from its predominant flavor from juniper berries. According to research, Gin began to be produced in the Netherlands as a medicine in the middle of the 16th century. Gin, which is named Genever in the Netherlands because of juniper berry, is the most popular drink in England. A large industry was established in England for Gin, the recipe of which was brought to England by the British soldiers who went to the Netherlands to fight the King of Spain. This allowed Gin to become a British monopoly. From the 1800s to the present, one of the largest producers and importers of Gin is England. Gin is obtained by distilling the alcohol obtained from grains such as barley and wheat with herbs, especially juniper berry. The grains are distilled together with herbs such as anise, coriander, licorice, cinnamon, fennel, citrus peels. The herbs are used to determine the aroma of Gin. Some Gins use over 50 herbs. Each Gin maker has its own unique recipe. That's why each one tastes different from the others. Unlike spirits such as whiskey, cognac, and wine, Gin is not rested, it is bottled immediately after distillation. Here are some best gin types to know and can order online or purchase from Bottle Barn Online Store.
London Dry Gin: Originated in England but produced all over the world, of course, it is what most people think of when they think of gin. What's termed a “dry gin” means there's no added artificial added flavoring or sweeteners, the flavors are all-natural from the botanicals.
Old Tom Gin: It's richer in flavor than London Dry, some producers use added sugars to sweeten while others rely on botanicals.
Plymouth Gin: Flavor-wise, it's drier than London Dry and more citrus-forward with a possible spicier finish. Are you still wondering what to do with a bottle of the best gin instead of drinking neat or with ice?
Here are the 6 best gin cocktails you must try:-
1) Gin Tonic:- What’s more classic and easy gin cocktail than gin and tonic? It’s no wonder that this is one of the world’s popular cocktails. It’s a light, refreshing happy hour drink with only natural ingredients. But need to keep in mind that, like many cocktails, it is only as good as both the gin and the tonic.
Ingredients
2 ounces Gin
4 to 6 ounces tonic water
Lime wedge, for garnish
Instructions: Gather the ingredients in a highball glass with ice cubes, pour the gin, tonic, and garnishes. Gentle stir once, and ready to enjoy.
2) French 75:- Here’s one of the most sophisticated, classic, and refreshing gin cocktails. This drink recipe is classy and perfect for celebrations of all kinds, but it’s made with a few simple ingredients: gin, lemon, and champagne.
Ingredients
1.5 ounces London Dry Gin
.75 ounces lemon juice
.75 ounces simple syrup
3 ounces champagne
Instructions: Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into a champagne flute, top with champagne or sparkling wine. Garnish with a twist of lemon.
3) Negroni:- Negroni is a popular cult snack drink that has a history of nearly 100 years and now it is included in the cocktail menu of many bars. It’s a refreshing, bitter, and complex drink that you’ll want to sit with and savor for a while. This three-ingredient cocktail is easy to make: and memorize because it uses 1 ounce of each of its three components.
Ingredients
1 ounce gin.
1 ounce Campari.
1 ounce sweet vermouth.
Instructions: Add the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with large ice cubes.
4) Gin Martini:- Gin martini is one of the most iconic cocktails of all time. With one sip it announces itself: fresh, cool, blazing, and spirit-forward. Here’s how to make a classic dry gin martini.
Ingredients
5 ounces gin
1 ounce vermouth
Green olive or lemon twist, for garnish
Instructions: Pour gin and vermouth into a shaker filled with ice. Stir and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or green olive.
5) Gin Gimlet:- Here’s a classic cocktail that is super refreshing and takes only 5 minutes to prepare! Not only is it simple to make, but it’s also the perfect balance of sweet and tart with the botanical flavor of gin. All you need is 3 ingredients for this one!
Ingredients
2 ounces gin
½ ounce lime juice
½ ounce simple syrup or pure maple syrup
Instructions: Add gin, lime juice, and syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until cold. Strain into glass and top with a splash of soda water, if desired.
6) Southside:- The Southside cocktail is an easy and refreshing gin drink made with mint, lemon, and lime. The best way to describe this cocktail is a gin-style mojito.
Ingredients
5 mint leaves
1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 ounces gin
1 ounce simple syrup
Instructions: Add the mint leaves and lemon juice into a shaker and gently muddle. Add the gin and simple syrup with ice, and shake until well-chilled. Strain the drink into a chilled cocktail glass.
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Written By: Berkin BIRSEN (WSET Level 3 Certified)
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