Gin was supposedly created back in the 17th century in Holland as a medicine for people with stomach issues. When they figured out it tasted horrible they would put juniper berries in it to make it more palatable. The berries, turns out, have their own medicinal properties as well.

In current society gin is labeled as an "old timey drink" and is an acquired taste to most. Actually gin is a highly versatile liquor which can be used in many recipes. Here is a list of some simple gin drinks that you should try out.

Gin Rickey

• 2 oz Gin
• Juice of 1/2 a Lime
• Fill with Chilled Soda Water and Stir
• Garnish: Lime Wedge

Southside

• 2 oz Gin
• Juice of 1/2 a Lemon
• Juice of 1/2 a Lime
• Shake with Mint Leaves
• Fill with Club Soda
• Garnish: Mint Leaf

Pomelo and Basil Cocktail

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Pomelo Juice
• 3/4 oz Basil Simple Syrup
• Garnish: Pomelo Wedge or Grapefruit Wedge

Bees Knees

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Honey
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• Garnish: Lemon Twist

Gin Gin Mule

• 2 1/2 oz Gin
• 2 Lime Wedges
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 3 Mint Leaves
• Muddled Together Poured over Ice
• Topped with Ginger Beer
• Garnish: Mint Sprig & Lime Wedge

Cucumber Gimlet

• 2 oz Gin
• Juice of 1 Lime
• 1 Cumber Slice muddled with the Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• Garnish: Cucumber Slice

Salty Dawg

• 1 1/2 oz Gin
• 3 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
• Juice from 1 Lime
• Pinch of Maldon Salt
• Garnish: None

Buttermilk Maple Gin Flip

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Buttermilk
• 1 Egg (Seperated), Yolk Beaten
• 1/2 oz Maple Syrup
• Shake all ingredients with ice in Shaker Tin, strain
• Garnish: Grated Nutmeg over top

Passionfruit Mint Cocktail

• 2 oz Gin
• 3 Mint Leave
• Pulp of 1 Passionfruit
• 1/4 oz Honey
• Garnish: Mint Sprig

Sour Cherry Gin Cocktail

• 2 oz Gin
• 5 Sour Cherries (3 muddled)
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• Fill with Soda Water and Stir
• Garnish: 2 Sour Cherries

Kiwi Cooler

• 2 oz Gin
• Flesh of 1 Kiwi (muddled thouroughly)
• Juice from 1 Lime
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• Fill with Soda Water and Stir
• Garnish: Lime Wedge & Kiwi Wedge

Rhubarb Sparkler

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Rhubarb Simple Syrup
• Juice of 1/2 a Lime
• Fill with Soda Water and Stir
• Garnish: Lime Wheel

French 75

• 1 1/2 oz Gin
• Juice from 1/2 a Lemon
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• Fill with Champagne or Sparkling Wine
• Garnish: Lemon Twist

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I hope you enjoyed my list of 13 Simple Gin Drinks. These are Gin classics and also some new recipes. Please leave me a comment or question below if you have anything to say.