4 SUMMER GIN COCKTAIL RECIPES

gin

🥗Healthier: vodka

💰Cheaper: well gin

Vodka offers a similar base with fewer botanicals.

tonic water

🥗Healthier: sparkling water

💰Cheaper: club soda

Sparkling water is lower in sugar and calories.

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is a natural sweetener with a lower glycemic index.

fresh mint

🥗Healthier: basil

💰Cheaper: dried mint

Basil offers a unique flavor profile and is often more accessible.

In a cocktail shaker, add 1.5 ounces of Empress gin, 3/4 ounce of elderflower liqueur, 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/2 ounce of simple syrup, and a couple of mint leaves.

Fill the shaker with ice and shake for about 10 seconds.

In a large glass filled with ice, add 3 ounces of dry sparkling wine.

Fine strain the cocktail mixture over the sparkling wine.

Garnish with a mint bouquet.

For the gin sangria, slice some fruits including green grapes, orange, and lemon.

In a glass, add 1 ounce of gin, a couple of slices of orange and lemon, 1/2 ounce of dry Curacao, 1/2 ounce of lemon juice, 1/2 ounce of simple syrup, and 3 ounces of semi bold red wine.

Fill the glass with ice and stir briefly to mix.

Add a couple of grapes and serve with a straw.

For the summer mission, in a blender, combine 80 grams of fresh pineapple pieces, 3 grams of mint leaves, 1.5 ounces of gin, 1/2 ounce of peach liqueur, 3/4 ounce of honey syrup, 3/4 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice, and 180 grams of ice.

Blend at high speed until smooth and pour into a Tiki mug.

Garnish with grated frozen pineapple and a mint bouquet.

For the watermelon casino, in a cocktail shaker, add 2 ounces of gin and 3-4 pieces of watermelon and muddle to extract juice.

Add 1/2 ounce of simple syrup, 1/4 ounce of marshmallow liqueur, and 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice.

Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.

Fine strain into a chilled cocktail coupe and garnish with a piece of watermelon.

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