As the weather warms up, there’s nothing better than a refreshing cocktail to cool off with! These 15+ Gin Cocktail Recipes are the BEST for summer. They’re easy to make, full of fresh summer ingredients, and of course, Gin!
Easy Gin Cocktail Recipes
As experts in the cocktail space, we know a thing or two about making delicious drinks. From Brilliant Substitutes for Angostura Bitters to the difference between White Rum vs. Dark Rum and the Best Vodka for a Moscow Mule, it’s fun to share our secret tips for making the best cocktails! But one of our favorite secrets is making drinks with gin. There’s just something so special about the way the botanical flavor pairs with fresh summer produce!
Here’s why you’ll love these summer gin cocktail recipes:
- They taste INCREDIBLE. Every sip is refreshing summer perfection!
- They’re quick and easy to make.
- Ingredients are simple and easy to find.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard party, cooking out, or just cooling off after a day in the sun, this list of 15+ Gin Cocktail Recipes is the ULTIMATE guide to summer drinks!
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15+ Gin Cocktails for Summer
1. Pink Gin Sour Cocktail
This Pink Gin Sour is crisp, bright, and the perfect amount of sweet. The berry gin is quintessentially botanical and earthy, and the strawberry simple syrup compliments it so well. Lemon juice brightens the flavor and the cocktail gets shaken with an egg white for a light and airy foam to top it off!
2. Blueberry Gin Basil Smash
This Blueberry Gin Basil Smash is the perfect easy-to-make cocktail for summer. Sweet blueberries, earthy basil, and a botanical gin combined with fizzy ginger beer and a touch of zesty lemon juice, this is a refreshing drink that you’ll want to keep on repeat!
3. Spiced Cranberry Gin Fizz
This Spiced Cranberry Gin Fizz is one of the best drinks! Easy to make and full of flavor, this is a cocktail you’ll want to keep on repeat.
4. Valentine’s Day Cocktail
Sweet, fresh, and the perfect shade of pink, this strawberry vanilla cocktail is such a tasty Valentine’s Day treat. Think strawberry ice cream or vanilla cake in a cocktail! Just swap the vanilla vodka with gin and add a teaspoon of pure vanilla instead.
5. The Perfect Gin and Tonic
If you’re in the mood for a warm-weather cocktail that’s cool and refreshing, turn to a crisp gin and tonic. With fresh mint and a squeeze of lime, it has just enough sweetness to put you in a lounging on the patio mood, but without coating your mouth with a layer of syrup.
6. Orange Creamsicle Cocktail
This orange creamsicle drink is an alcoholic version of that classic frozen treat. It’s easy to make with freshly squeezed orange juice, gin (or vodka), and a splash of vanilla almond milk.
7. Strawberry Gin Smash
This fresh and fruity strawberry gin smash is a super simple cocktail that is perfect for spring and summer!
8. Lavender Bee’s Knees
If you love lavender lemonade, you will love this Bee Knee’s gin cocktail. Not only is it delicious, it’s simple to mix up at home. This cocktail utilizes the beautiful seasonal fare for spring and summer evenings.
9. Water Lily Cocktail
This Water Lily Cocktail variation is a beautiful drink with a floral sweetness more subtle than other crème de violette cocktails. We love this gin cocktail recipe!
10. Watermelon Martini
This watermelon martini recipe is the perfect refreshing drink for a hot Summer day! These easy, cosmo-style martinis are made with vodka or gin and bursting with fresh watermelon flavor!
11. Amaretto Pistachio Martini
Nutty, silky smooth, and creamy gin martini with notes of pistachio, orange, and almond.
12. Easy Hibiscus Gin & Tonic with Elderflower
Add hibiscus and elderflower flavors for a floral and lightly sweet twist on the classic gin & tonic recipe that you can make in under five minutes with just a few ingredients. It’s one of the our favorite gin cocktail recipes for summer!
13. Blueberry Gin and Tonic
This Blueberry Gin and Tonic cocktail has blueberry syrup and fresh lime juice to add a fruity punch to the classic cocktail. This blueberry cocktail is perfect for a summer BBQ or happy hour.
14. Black Walnut Bitters Cocktail Recipe
This Black Walnut Bitters Cocktail Recipe is smooth, boozy, and flavorful. The aromatics of the black walnut bitters and the orange peel added to the strong liquors make this craft cocktail a sipper to be enjoyed by the fire or after a delicious meal.
15. French 75 Cocktail
This classic cocktail, made with 4 ingredients, including gin, champagne, lemon juice, and simple syrup, is the perfect blend of citrusy sweetness and bubbly effervescence.
16. Salty Dog Cocktail
If you’re a fan of grapefruit and love a good salty touch to balance your cocktail, then you’re in for a real treat. This is one of the best gin cocktails for summer!
Can You Substitute Gin In Cocktails?
The short answer is: it depends! Gin pairs well with citrus and fruity ingredients, so it’s great in spring and summer cocktails and can easily be swapped out for vodka or even tequila and rum.
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