Drinks Cocktails Gin Cocktails 13 Gin Cocktails You Can Make In Under 10 Minutes Not in the mood to whip up some simple syrup or make a tricky infusion? Try one of these easy gin cocktails. By Oset Babür-Winter Oset Babür-Winter Title: Senior Drinks Editor, Food & WineLocation: New York CityExperience: Oset Babür-Winter has completed the Wine and Spirits Education Trust's (WSET) Level 3 Award in wines and was previously the magazine's associate culture editor, where she edited Obsessions. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 21, 2023 Photo: Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon Even the simplest home bar set up should have a bottle or two of gin; Maybe it's one of these unusual gins, or maybe it's a classic London dry gin. While we're fans of a cocktail project that requires a little more time to make an infusion or a flavored syrup that adds extra complexity to the final drink, there's something truly refreshing about a three- or four-ingredient gin drink that comes together in a single shaker (hello, classic Martini), can be easily scaled up (looking at you, French 75), or maybe even calls for just two ingredients, like a simple but sweet Gin & Tonic. Whether you're pressed for time, feeling a little less motivated about post-happy hour clean-up, or simply want to add a few more party tricks to your repertoire, here are our favorite, easy gin cocktails. 01 of 13 White Negroni Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon Fans of the classic Negroni will love this rendition with Lillet Blanc and Suze liqueur. Get the Recipe 02 of 13 Corpse Reviver No. 2 Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Oset Babür-Winter Made with a blend of gin, orange liqueur, Cocchi Americano, a quinine-flavored aperitivo, lemon juice, and absinthe, this cocktail clocks in at a very high-proof, but still tastes balanced on the palate. Get the Recipe 03 of 13 Gin & Tonic Guillermo Riveros / Food Styling by Oset Babür-Winter The herbaceous, juniper-forward flavor of botanical London Dry Gin is perfectly carried by tonic water's sweetness. Not sure where to start? Try one of our best tonics for a gin and tonic. Get the Recipe 04 of 13 Vesper Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon Gin people and vodka people alike can agree on how delightful this cocktail is. Get the Recipe 05 of 13 Giving Basil Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon Herbaceous and pleasantly sweet, this is a cocktail for just about every kind of drinker. Get the Recipe 06 of 13 Negroni Guillermo Riveros / Food Styling by Oset Babür-Winter The best Negroni recipe is sweet, earthy, and booze-forward. Get the Recipe 07 of 13 Tom Collins Guillermo Riveros / Food Styling by Oset Babür-Winter With likeness to a Gin Sling or Gin Fizz, the Tom Collins is a refreshing cocktail made with gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, a bit of sugar, and carbonated water. It's thirst-quenching and refreshing, with balanced sweet and sour flavors along with an enticing, fizzy finish. Get the Recipe 08 of 13 Chocolate Negroni Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon This boozy nightcap is perfect for fall and winter. Get the Recipe 09 of 13 Frozen Gin and Tonic Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon It turns out a simple classic cocktail can get better with a blender and a few cups of ice. Get the Recipe 10 of 13 Last Word Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon This Prohibition-era cocktail comes together with just a few ingredients and manages to pack a seriously boozy punch while maintaining balance. It’s a magical combination of gin, Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice that boasts both sweet and sour notes, as well as a deeply complex herbaceous bitter flavor. Get the Recipe 11 of 13 French 75 Guillermo Riveros / Food Styling by Oset Babür-Winter This luxurious, delicious combination of gin and Champagne can be easily scaled up for a crowd. Get the Recipe 12 of 13 Martini Matt Taylor-Gross The martini is magical. In its simplest, most pure form it can be modest, even humble, but also grand and impressive. It’s a sophisticated drink and just holding one can feel like a boost in confidence. Switch up your Martini routine by using one of our best gins for a Martini. Get the Recipe 13 of 13 Cosmo Nouveau Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Not a fan of citrus-infused vodka? Use gin in this riff on the classic Cosmopolitan. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit