23 Easy Gin Cocktails to Make at Home

The herbal flavors of gin are such a great accompaniment to herbal tea! This delicious drink is full of flavor and super refreshing. Similar to a gimlet, this one is a must try!

This easy drink idea takes a classic gin cocktail idea and turns it into a float with citrusy sorbet! This is a great drink recipe to try if you're new to gin drinks. This one is a great spring drink idea.

This easy gin cocktail has fresh basil and lemon juice to make it bright and so refreshing. It's quick to make at home (plus you can see how to gift this cocktail kit along with the recipe!).

Dry vermouth and gin keep this cocktail decidedly classic, even down to the garnish of cocktail onions on a spear, adding a subtle flavor to the alcohol as it rests in the glass. This Gibson cocktail will taste best in a chilled martini glass after having been shaken over ice until frosty. Strain, garnish and enjoy.

Wintertime is perfect for including rosemary and pomegranates in your cocktails, and here, gin provides the alcohol component. Start by making a homemade simple syrup infused with fresh rosemary. Cool it and save it in the fridge until you're ready to make the drink. To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add pomegranate juice, gin, lime juice and the rosemary simple syrup and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top it with fizzy club soda and a sprig of rosemary. So pretty!

Perfect for any celebration, this gin cocktail is brightened with lemon juice and sweetened with simple syrup. It's made bubbly by topping it with champagne. Shake everything except the champagne over ice and strain it into a champagne flute. Top it with the champagne and add a lemon twist for a festive garnish.

Muddled cucumber and fresh mint leaves add a cooling and tingling touch to this gin drink that makes it perfect for a spring or summer cocktail. Sweeten it with agave nectar or simple syrup and add a squeeze of lime juice to round it out. Shake it over ice until well-chilled and strain it into a martini glass. A sprig of mint is a fragrant garnish for this refreshing beverage.

Summer is the right time to make this blackberry-enhanced cocktail that requires Crème de Muré for a lovely purple color and fruity touch. London dry gin makes it delicious, along with lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake it over ice and strain it into a rock glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with fresh blackberries and a slice of lemon.

Make this cocktail in the fall when all things apple and ginger are what your taste buds want to experience. Use apple juice or cider along with lemon juice and your favorite gin and shake it over ice before straining in a chilled glass. Top it with cold ginger beer and garnish with an apple slice. Extra points for grating fresh nutmeg over the top for a legit autumn taste.

No matter what vessel you use for this cocktail, it's a lovely shade of red, thanks to Campari in the mix. Dry gin, sweet red vermouth and Campari are stirred, over ice, in a rock glass. Finish it with an orange peel and enjoy this not-so-sweet cocktail with a hint of citrus.

If you like a gin mojito, chances are you'll love this riff that uses muddled basil. When the oils are released from the crushed basil, don't be surprised when the drink turns green - it's all good! Muddle the basil along with the simple syrup and lemon juice in the shaker before pouring in the gin and ice cubes. Shake and strain into a tall glass filled with ice. This is at the top of my list to make for my hubby and I!

With a potpourri of alcohol, this cocktail has always been a favorite for party time. Gin shares space with tequila, vodka, white rum, triple sec and lemon juice. Add them all to a highball glass filled with ice and top with chilled coca cola. Stir and garnish with a wedge of lemon. A hangover is all but guaranteed. :)

If you love a tart martini with more than a hint of citrus in it, try this tasty cocktail. Combine dry vermouth, Beefeater gin, orange curacao, grapefruit juice and a dash of grapefruit bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice and stir. Strain it into your serving glass and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Keep it simple with this half gin and half vermouth martini that's shaken over ice and strained into a chilled glass. Personalize it with your choice of garnish. Go for a lemon twist, an olive or a skewer of cocktail onions. What could be easier?

This fruity cocktail combines gin with lemon juice and Maraschino cherry juice over a glass filled with ice before topping it off with tonic water. Give it a gentle stir and garnish with a spear of Maraschino cherries. Elevate this drink by using artisanal Luxardo maraschino cherries for a gorgeous color and taste.

Skip the granulated sugar and reach for honey instead when making a simple syrup for this easy cocktail. You'll get a little more flavor from the simple syrup, depending on the variety of honey you choose. The cocktail is a simple mix of gin, lemon juice and honey syrup shaken over ice before straining into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and enjoy this sweet drink.

Super easy to make, this refreshing and classic cocktail is always a solid choice to serve no matter what the occasion. Grab a highball glass and add gin and lime juice to it and stir to combine. Add ice and then top with soda water. A slice of lime finishes it off and it's ready to enjoy.

Summertime in a glass is what you'll sip on with this gin and raspberry-infused drink that's topped with ginger beer. Start by making your raspberry simple syrup in advance and giving it time to chill in the fridge. For the drink, muddle raspberries in a shaker before adding gin, lime juice and raspberry simple syrup. Shake over ice and strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with raspberries.

If you're craving a salty, tart, and sour cocktail, combine grapefruit juice and gin over a salt-rimmed double rocks glass and enjoy this tastebud-tingling drink. Use kosher salt or go a little bolder with flaky sea salt on the rim. Garnish this salty dog with a wedge of grapefruit.

Fall is the right time to make this fresh fruit cocktail. In a cocktail shaker, muddle slices of ripe pear with lemon juice to release the juices and flavor. Add ice and fill with gin, rosemary simple syrup and ginger liqueur. Shake and strain into an ice-filled glass. A sprig of rosemary garnishes this tasty and fragrant seasonal cocktail.

This citrus cocktail might be the easiest you've ever made. WIth minimal ingredients, it's a classic drink that's perfect for gin lovers. Fill a Collins glass with ice and add gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. Stir to combine and top it with club soda for a little fiz. Garnish with a slice of lemon.

Celebrations are the right time to serve this gin-infused bubbly cocktail with a hint of fruit from Prosecco. It's easy to make by filling a cocktail shaker with ice and adding gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake and strain into a coupe glass and top it with Prosecco. Finish it with a twist of lemon for a garnish.

Make this as a big batch party drink or enjoy it as a one-off single martini that combines blue curacao and dry vermouth with gin for a brilliant blue drink that's perfect for a summertime pool party bash. A maraschino cherry is the right garnish for this colorful cocktail. While I don't usually suggest buying a bottle of specialty liqueur to make a cocktail, if you already have blue curacao on hand, here's another tasty way to use it!