Need an easy 2 ingredient cocktail idea with gin? Try this Gin and Lemonade! It might sound overly simple, but gin and lemon are a natural cocktail pairing featured in many classic drinks. What do the Tom Collins, Gin Fizz, and French 75 have in common? They all pair gin and lemon! If you’re in the mood for a laid back version of these drinks, simply stir together gin and lemonade.
Grab these 2 ingredients for gin and lemonade
Gin and lemonade requires nothing beyond the two ingredients in its name. But here’s a note: it’s best when you use homemade lemonade because the flavor is outstanding. You can make a full pitcher or by the glass. But if you prefer, you can use purchased lemonade. The botanical flavors of gin paired with the citrusy lemon is delicious either way. Here’s what you’ll need for gin and lemonade:
Homemade lemonade (lemons, sugar, and water) or purchased lemonadeGin of any brand
Make it by the pitcher or glass
This gin and lemonade recipe is pretty loose, and only requires stirring together two ingredients. It’s great as a singe glass, or you can make an entire pitcher. Go to the recipe below, or review these notes:
Make the homemade lemonade. You’ll need 6 cups of the lemonade for a pitcher, or ¾ cup lemonade for a glass. If you’d like, you can make a single serving of homemade lemonade! Go to that post and search for the “by the glass” variation. Then measure out ¾ cup for this recipe. For the pitcher, use 6 cups lemonade and 2 cups gin.For the glass, use ¾ cup lemonade and ¼ cup gin.
The type of gin to use
When it comes to gin and lemonade, really anything goes! Use whatever gin you have on hand. But keep in mind, some gin has very forward flavor profiles. Here are some brands we like:
Malfy gin has a great flavor that blends well in cocktails. We also like local gin options: where we live in Indianapolis we buy from 8th Day Distillery or Hotel TangoTanqueray gin is very floral and can overpower drinks Opihr gin is has very forward spices (in this drink, it almost tasted like cumin!)
What are your favorite brands of gin? Let us know in the comments below!
Variations on gin and lemonade
There are lots of ways to spike your lemonade! Here are our favorite liquors to mix with lemonade:
Grab your tequila for Tequila Lemonade (like a margarita!), or rum for Rum LemonadeGo with whiskey for Whiskey Lemonade or Bourbon Lemonade (like a whiskey sour!)Use vodka for Vodka LemonadeGrab vodka and limoncello for Spiked Lemonade
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