Gin
Spirit
Gin is a spirit flavoured mainly with juniper berries and other botanicals. Its styles range from London dry to Old Tom, navy strength, aged and flavoured gins.
- ABV range
- 37.5–57%
- US proof
- 75–114
- Calories (per oz)
- ~65
- Shelf life (opened)
- Best within 1 to 2 years
Popular drinks with Gin
1,027 recipes with Gin.
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Two ingredient drinks with Gin
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Substitutes for Gin
| Substitute | Ratio | Note | Zero-proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vodka | 1:1 | Works in a Martini or a Collins, but the juniper is lost, so the drink tastes plainer. | |
| Genever | 1:1 | Malty and juniper-led, closer in style than vodka. Works in a Martini or Negroni. | |
| Lyre's Dry London Spirit | 1:1 | Zero-proof, with juniper and citrus peel. Made to copy a dry gin. |
Types of Gin
- London dry gin – Dry and juniper-led. The default gin in most bars.
- Old Tom gin – Sweetened and rounder. The style used in many older cocktails.
- Dry gin – A plain dry style that does not follow London dry rules.
- Sage-infused gin – Gin infused with sage, with an herbal, savoury note.
- Navy strength gin – Bottled at about 57% ABV, so it is bolder and holds up to dilution.
- New wave gin – Less juniper, with florals, citrus or other botanicals to the fore.
- Aged gin – Rested in oak barrels, which gives colour and vanilla notes.
- Cherry-infused gin – Gin infused with cherries, with a red colour and fruity sweetness.
- Grapefruit-infused gin – Gin infused with grapefruit peel, bright and bitter.
- Spiced gin – Gin with added warm spices such as cinnamon or clove.
Frequently asked questions about Gin
Gin is most often drunk as a gin and tonic, a long drink of gin, tonic water, ice and a lime wedge. It is also the base of the Martini and the Negroni.
The classic serve: 2 oz gin over ice, topped with 4 oz tonic and a lime wedge.
