The Gin Basil Smash is a foundation stone. Gin, citrus, simple syrup, and basil—its inherent deliciousness is so evident to bartenders and non-bartenders alike as to approach something like a natural ...

The Gin-Gin Mule was created as the solution to a problem. Here was the problem: As difficult as it may be for us wizened veterans of the cocktail zeitgeist to understand, the issue, in the year 2000, ...

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With gin as the base spirit, this classic formula gets a bright update. Among the classic cocktail families, few are as foundational or far-reaching as the sour. This simple, yet versatile template is ...

It's one of the easiest and tasiest drinks to make at home - but first you'll need to forage a key ingredient. There are few more festive drinks than sloe gin, with numerous delicious examples ...

The Gin Basil Smash cocktail shouldn’t work but it does! This modern classic with its herbal flavors mixed with its citrus kick is one of the summer cocktails that should be on your list! Smash ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Gin is weird. For many newcomers, the spirit’s unique ...

For many newcomers, the spirit’s unique character can make a bad first impression. Maybe the alcohol-forward aroma is too harsh, the herbaceous flavor is too “pine-y,” or it’s just too intense overall ...

Alisha McCasland, the general manager of ˈLəkē in Dallas' Bishop Arts District, pours a Rose Water Sour at the new gin bar. It opened May 23, 2024. Nathan Hunsinger / Special Contributor Bartenders at ...