Gin
Dry Martini
This simple classic gin martini recipe makes a beautiful, sophisticated cocktail that is as easy to stir together as it is to drink.
By The Editors of Epicurious
Army & Navy
An almond syrup imparts rich body to this otherwise bright, citrusy gin sour.
By Roger Kamholz
Vesper
Martinis get all the glory, but this is the first cocktail James Bond ever ordered.
By Eben Freeman
Clover Leaf
The Clover Leaf is a floral, fruity, and sweet gin drink, made with grenadine, lemon juice, and egg whites, which has the taste and texture of berry cream soda.
By Toni Tipton-Martin
Palaver Punch
This juicy gin punch from veteran bartender Al Sotack gets warm winter vibes from allspice dram.
By Al Sotack
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39 Classic Cocktails That Shaped the Way We Drink
Mix your way through these iconic drinks for a crash course in the fundamentals of bartending.
By Al Sotack
White Lady
You can probably make the classic White Lady cocktail right now with ingredients already on your bar cart.
By Al Sotack
Martinez
The Martinez is a classic cocktail made with sweet vermouth stirred with gin, maraschino, and bitters.
By Al Sotack
Coffee Negroni
Coffee (frozen in ice cube form) mingles with the expressive gin and plays gracefully with the orange garnish, the classic finishing flourish to a traditional negroni.
By Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen
Bee’s Knees
The Bee’s Knees is a refreshing three-ingredient gin cocktail with a mysterious backstory.
By Al Sotack
Gimlet
Once prescribed as a medicinal tonic to sailors in the British Royal Navy, this classic cocktail stands the test of time.
By Jason Kosmas and Dushan Zaric
Buck Buck Mule
What distinguishes this ginger beer cocktail is the addition of fino sherry to dry out the other flavors, and cucumber juice for an additional layer of aromatics.
By Amanda Schuster
Hot Gin and Tonic
The Hot Gin and Tonic is exactly as it sounds, the ever-popular cocktail-hour refresher retrofitted into toddy form.
By Amanda Schuster
Ramos Gin Fizz
This New Orleans classic is an arm workout that pays back in dividends.
By Eben Freeman
Archangel
Keep Aperol, gin, and a few cucumber slices on hand all summer long to make this elegant cocktail whenever you want.
By Michael McIlroy and Richard Boccato
Salmoncito
Invite Campari and grapefruit into your G&T for an extra-refreshing (and easy) cocktail.
By Khristian de la Torre
French 75
With lemon juice, gin, and sparkling wine, the French 75 makes any cocktail hour feel like a special occasion.
By Eben Freeman
Gin Rickey
With all due respect to the mighty gin and tonic, the rickey may just be the world’s most refreshing gin cocktail.
By Shelley Wiseman
Absinthe Minded
Green and frothy in appearance, this gin, lime, and absinthe cocktail is a whimsical warm-weather drink.
By Jason Hedges