Modern gins are brewed in a variety of ways and with many different ingredients. Flavors you may taste when you sip your gin include florals, berries, citrus hints, and herbs. [3] X Research source An old fashioned cocktail glass is a short and wide glass that holds 6 to 8 ounces (177 to 237 ml) of liquid. [4] X Research source
Instead of chilling the gin with ice cubes, you can also freeze the bottle for a few hours to chill it. While the alcohol won’t freeze, it will make the gin a little thicker. As the gin warms, it will become less viscous and the flavors will become more apparent. [6] X Research source Another name for this drink is a bone-dry gin martini.
You can also use chilled whiskey stones instead of ice cubes. These are special rocks that you freeze, and that cool your drink without watering it down.
4 ice cubes 2 ounces (60 ml) of gin 4 ounces (118 ml) of chilled tonic water 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of fresh lime juice 1 lime wedge for garnish
You can also pair your gin with citrus-infused soda. Lemon, lemon lime, grapefruit, and blood orange sodas are great additions to gin. [9] X Research source
For an extra ginger kick, garnish the glass with a piece of candied ginger.
Garnished with a twist of lemon rind or a wedge of citrus Finished with a squeeze of fresh citrus juice[11] X Research source Combined with lemon bitters, citrus-flavored tonic, or a citrus soda[12] X Research source
A sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme Fresh mint A few basil leaves Fresh sage An herb-flavored tonic[13] X Research source
Cocktails Gin and tonics Martinis Drinking neat, up, or on the rocks
Fine-strain the mixture in a chilled martini glass and garnish it with an olive or lemon twist.
To make simple syrup, combine ¼ cup (56 g) of sugar and ¼ cup (59 ml) of water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside to cool.
2 ounces (59 ml) of gin 6 ounces (177 ml) of Caesar mix or clamato juice 3 dashes each of Worcestershire and hot sauce 1 dash of olive brine Juice from half a lime Salt and pepper Garnish the drink with olives and a celery stick
