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Lakewood Five Gin Recipes
These are essential recipes for any home bartender, typically requiring minimal ingredients.
1. Gin & Tonic (G&T)
The ultimate refresher that highlights the botanicals of your gin.
Ingredient Measurement:
Gin 2 oz
Tonic Water 4–5 oz
Garnish Lime wedge or wheel
Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in the gin.
- Top with cold tonic water.
- Gently stir and garnish with a lime wedge.4 (Try a cucumber ribbon or a grapefruit slice for a twist!)
2. Gin Gimlet
A simple, zesty, and balanced cocktail. Traditionally made with lime cordial, but often made with fresh juice and simple syrup for a brighter flavor.
Ingredient Measurement:
Gin 2 oz
Fresh Lime Juice $0.75 \text{ oz}$Simple Syrup$0.75 \text{ oz}$GarnishLime wheel or twist
Instructions:
- Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.7
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.8
- Garnish with a lime wheel or twist.9
3. Negroni10
An iconic Italian aperitif, famous for its simple equal-parts recipe and bracingly bitter, complex flavor.11
IngredientMeasurementGin1 ozSweet Vermouth1 ozCampari1 ozGarnishOrange twist or wedge
Instructions:
- Add gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari to a mixing glass with ice.12
- Stir briskly for about 20-30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
- Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist (express the oils over the drink before dropping it in).13
Shaken & Sophisticated
These recipes require a shaker and often a few more ingredients, resulting in complex and aromatic drinks.
4. French 75
A sparkling, bright cocktail named after a powerful piece of French artillery used in WWI.14
IngredientMeasurementGin$1 \text{ oz}$Fresh Lemon Juice$0.5 \text{ oz}$Simple Syrup$0.5 \text{ oz}$To TopChampagne or other dry sparkling wineGarnishLemon twist
Instructions:
- Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.15
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled Champagne flute.
- Top with chilled sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.16
5. Bee's Knees
A Prohibition-era cocktail that uses honey to sweeten and smooth out the flavor of the gin.17
IngredientMeasurementGin2 ozFresh Lemon Juice$0.75 \text{ oz}$Honey Syrup*$0.75 \text{ oz}$GarnishLemon twist
Instructions:
- Add gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.18
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.19
- Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.20
- Garnish with a lemon twist.21
To make Honey Syrup: Mix equal parts honey and hot water until dissolved. Let cool before using.
6. Martini (The Gin Version)
The epitome of classic cocktails, a simple and powerful drink.
IngredientMeasurementGin$2.5 \text{ oz}$Dry Vermouth$0.5 \text{ oz}$ (Adjust to taste: use less for "drier")GarnishOlive(s) or Lemon Peel Twist
Instructions:
- Add gin and dry vermouth to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir for about 30 seconds until very cold.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.22
- Garnish with olives (for a "wet" or "dirty" martini) or a lemon twist (for "dry").23
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