The G&T is a classic highball cocktail that has its roots in medical treatment. The bitter notes of tonic, loved by G&T drinkers, comes from quinine. This is the active ingredient found in the bark of the Cinchona tree that…
An iconic sour in its own right, the character of a Sloe Gin Fizz comes from its namesake – sloe fruit, sweetened and steeped in gin. Tart, refreshing and fruit-forward, this is truly a drink for all seasons.
The image of a martini glass, punctuated with a lemon twist, timelessly endures through film, art, and culture. A marriage of gin and vermouth, nobody is quite sure who first got them to say “I do” in the late 1800s.…
The most famous gin hi-ball out there. The extra measure of soda water is what sets this one apart- for when you want a bit more hydration and enjoyment out of your cocktail.
A daily ration of lime juice was administered by the British Navy as a defense against scurvy. They also received a daily gin ration. It wasn’t long before an enterprising sailor mixed them together. In 1867, Scottish fruit importer Lauchlan…
Invented for Col. Joe Rickey at Shoomaker’s in Washington, DC. Bracingly citrus-forward, this one’s best enjoyed on a very hot day.
Born of Prohibition, this simple enduring classic made use of easily available ingredients that may have been used to mask the poor quality“bathtub”gins of the time. Interestingly, during Prohibition the best-selling item in the Sears Catalog was Essence of Juniper,…
Reportedly created in 1919 by bartender Fosco Scarselli at Caffe Casoni in Florence, Italy for Count Camillo Negroni when he requested his regular drink, the Americano, be strengthened by replacing the soda water with gin. This delicious drink is so…
A simple elegance for any occasion, but a treat in warmer weather.
Legendary London bartender Dick Bradsell created the Bramble whilst working at Fred’s Bar in London’s Soho in the 1980s. A well-balanced combination of dry gin, lemon, and crème de mûre, the Bramble was intended to be a quintessentially British cocktail…
A smaller-sized cocktail that delivers on flavor and texture. For when a quick series of sips is all you need.
Arguably the predecessor of the Bloody Mary, this version requires a juniper-forward London dry gin as its base. The botanical flavors pair well with the tomato juice and complex layers of spice.
A certain iconic literary super spy’s favorite tipple, named after the first spy he ever fell in love with. The classic gin martini, but shaken, and with the addition of vodka and Lillet Blanc instead of the typical dry vermouth.…
A simple, delicious drink that has a few things in common with the Margarita. Fresh lemon juice and triple sec make for a big, multi-dimensional fruit flavor- especially when the gin is distilled with citrus peels.
A classic drink that was created during prohibition at the Detroit Athletic Club. As the use of bathtub gin was likely, bold flavors such as Chartreuse and maraschino were employed to help mask the flavor. Fortunately for us, even with…
An instance where the riff became more famous than the original: this particular eye-opener was intended to wake one up after a long night of the same activity. The depth of flavor comes from the gin botanicals and the Absinthe…
In 1939, a British bartender named C.A. Tuck crafted this cocktail as a tribute to the legendary train, The 20th Century Limited, at its time the most famous locomotive in the world and designed in classic Art Deco theme.
Named after a British social club built in modern-day Myanmar during their imperial era, these clubs were meant to entertain royal officers with familiar drinks and activities. This cocktail was (and continues to be) the perfect marriage of southeastern Asian…
Invented in 1916, this drink was created to honor the first generation of pilots who fearlessly took to blue skies just ten years prior. The measure of Violette gives the drink a hypnotizingly blue/violet appearance.
This tropical drink is a riff off of the classic Gin Sling, created at the Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. The cherry and Bénédictine (a french herbal liqueur) are compounded by pineapple juice and orange liqueur to…
An Audrey Saunders original, this is a deceptively simple riff on a classic sour. The gentle tannins of the Earl Grey help make this a balanced drink with a delightfully dry finish.
A historically significant gin tipple, this was allegedly the first instance of a drink defined as a “cocktail”. It was served at the Axe & Gate pub on Downing street in 1798 to celebrate the ascension of the youngest prime…
The primary cocktail of an entire category- this hi-ball is by far the most common gin tipple out there. The bitterness of the quinine in the tonic is the perfect counterbalance to the abundance of juniper in a London dry…
Created by bartender Chris Jepson at London cocktail institution Milk & Honey in 2002 as a simple twist on a gin sour, this cocktail is the only one to appear on every version of their cocktail menu since. The addition…
Derived from the Hindustani word “panch”, meaning “ ve”, punch refers to the elements of sweet, sour, bitter, water and strong which were traditionally mixed in punch. Punch was a product of society. A sociable way to enjoy a tipple…
Specially crafted for cocktail enthusiasts, Fords Gin offers a collection of batched cocktail recipes that are sure to elevate your bartending experience. Whether you are a seasoned professional looking to streamline your bar operations or a passionate home bartender who wants to impress guests without being tied to the mixing station all evening, we’ve got you covered.
