Gin recipes

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    Classic Dry Martini

    • This is the popular dry version, but for the original martini, double the vermouth. If guests choose just cocktail onions for the garnish, they...
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    French 75 Cocktail

    • This tart and tangy cocktail is very elegant served with light appetizers.
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    Gibson

    • This classic martini variation from the 1940s - garnished with cocktail onions and lemon rind - goes well with Gravlax (recipe below).
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    Gin Kir Cocktail

    • Heather Howe's colourful, classic cocktail, with its touch of sparkle, is perfect for toasting. Choose a light-flavoured gin to enhance the black...
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    Gin Kir Cocktail

    • Fill wineglass with ice. Add gin and Black Currant Liqueur; top with soda water, stirring until just combined. Garnish with lemon twist.
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    Gin-Cured Gravlax

    • Gravlax, or cured salmon, is simple and economical but requires a bit of planning. This elegant Scandinavian specialty is a fine appetizer with...
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    Lemon Thyme Gin Punch

    • This punch packs a punch. Keep the recipe on hand for summertime celebrations as well as throughout the winter holidays.
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    Martini Bar

    • Set up a basic cocktail bar with ice, glasses, shakers and garnishes (such as olives, pickled onions, lemon rind strips and cocktail picks). Then...
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    Negroni Spritzer

    • The Negroni is an aperitif, or predinner drink, intended to stimulate appetites with the bitter Italian aperitif Campari. For best flavour, choose...
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    Pink Greyhound

    • This refreshing drink, which originated in Florida, makes one think of southern holidays to come. For a sweeter drink, stir in a bit of sugar to...
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    Salty Dog

    • A little salt and a dash of sugar cut the tang of grapefruit juice in this refreshing cocktail.
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    Suburban Cocktail

    • Cranberry Cosmopolitans used to be Adell Shneer's favourite cocktail until she created this version using lime-flavoured gin in place of vodka....
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    Tom Collins Cocktails

    • This pitcher version of the classic cocktail is perfect for summer cocktail parties.


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