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8 Best Variations on Classic Gin Cocktails

  • July 16, 2021
  • Blog
  • Jos. A. Magnus & Co.

Joseph Magnus was recognized as the Michigan Gin Distillery of the Year earlier this year by the New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC). To celebrate, we curated and crafted 8 variations on classic gin cocktails using our award-winning gin and for your enjoyment. 

Variations on Classic Gin Cocktails

Gin Sonic

Can be prepared at supersonic speed and enjoyed just as quickly. 

  • 2 oz Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
  • 2 oz club soda
  • 2 oz tonic water
  • Lime, garnish

 

See the full recipe and instructions here.

Pink Gin & Tonic

A stunning cocktail enhanced by an award-winning gin. 

  • 1.5 oz Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
  • .5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 5 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Tonic water, to top

 

See the full recipe and instructions here.

Garden Gin & Tonic

Stop and smell this summer celebration in a glass. 

  • 1.5 oz Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
  • .5 oz vermouth
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Top with tonic water 
  • Strawberry, grapefruit wheel, lemon wheel, cucumber slices, or lavender sprig, garnish

 

See the full recipe and instructions here.

Elderflower Gin and Tonic

Classic gin cocktails with a floral element. 

  • 1 oz Thatcher’s Organic Spirits Elderflower Liqueur
  • 1.5 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant Navy Strength Gin
  • .25 oz fresh lime juice
  • .25 oz fresh lemon juice
  • Tonic water, to top

 

Combine ingredients in rocks glass. Add ice and garnish with lime wedge. 

Strawberry Aperol Gin Fizz

Fruity and fizzy and frankly spectacular. 

  • 1.5 oz Magnus Vigilant Navy Strength Gin
  • .75 oz strawberry simple syrup
  • .75 oz fresh lemon juice

See the full recipe and instructions here.

Diamond Fizz

A smooth gin base with a touch of champagne. 

  • 2 oz Magnus Vigilant Navy Strength Gin
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • .5 rich simple syrup
  • Champagne, to top

 

See the full recipe and instructions here.

Ramos Gin Fizz

New York’s twist on a cocktail from New Orleans

  • 2 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
  • 1 dash orange blossom water
  • 1 large egg white
  • .5 oz half and half
  • .5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • .5 oz fresh lime juice
  • .5 oz simple syrup
  • 1 oz seltzer

 

See the full recipe and instructions here.

Green Fizz

Enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day and on every day. 

  • 2 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
  • 1 tsp green crème de menthe
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tsp superfine sugar
  • Club soda

 

See the full recipe and instructions here.

Enjoy these twists on classic gin cocktails with our award-winning Joseph Magnus gin. Share your cocktail creations with us using #josamagnus. Need Michigan’s finest gin? Find our spirits at a store near you. Join our mailing list to stay up to date with the latest from Jos. A. Magnus. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date.

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