11 summer drinks with gin that will keep you cool this season
As the weather gets warmer and summer is just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about drinks! And if you're a fan of gin , we have some great ideas for you. This gin lover's guide is full of easy, delicious cocktail recipes that are perfect for a summer evening . Whether you want something light or something fruity, these easy cocktails will brighten up summer evenings.
1.Gin Fizz
This classic cocktail is easy to make and super refreshing. Simply add 50ml gin, 25ml lemon juice, 15ml simple syrup and one egg white to a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds, then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice. Fill the glass with club soda and garnish with a lemon wedge if desired.
2. Gin Rickey
Popular since the late 19th century, this drink is one of the easiest cocktails to make with gin. Combine 50ml gin, 25ml lime juice and 15ml simple syrup in a glass filled with ice cubes or crushed ice. Fill the glass with club soda and garnish with a lime wedge if desired. 
3. Gin Sours
Another classic cocktail that's easy to make at home but tastes just like in a bar. Add 50ml gin, 25ml lemon juice, 20ml simple syrup, 10ml orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau (optional) and one egg white (optional) into a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds before pouring over fresh Strain ice into an old-fashioned glass. Garnish with an orange twist or a cherry if desired.
4. Gin Bramble
A British favorite from 1980s London bars that is still popular today! Add 50ml gin, 10ml fresh lemon juice and 10ml crème de mure (blackberry liqueur) to a shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds before straining into an old fashioned glass filled with crushed ice (or regular ice cubes). Add two teaspoons of sugar syrup before filling the glass with more crushed or cubed ice and garnishing with two blackberries skewered on a skewer.
5. Gin & Tonic
This classic summer drink is so easy to make that you hardly need any instructions! Half-fill a highball glass with ice cubes (or fill to the brim if you prefer), then pour in 50ml gin and 150ml tonic water and stir gently until well combined. Garnish the finished drink by squeezing half a slice of lime before adding it to your drink!
6. Mojito
A tropical delight! First, crush eight mint leaves in a shaker, then add 25 ml white rum and 50 ml gin as well as 30 ml freshly squeezed lime juice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. The mojito is then topped off by adding around 100ml of soda water before gently stirring and garnishing with a slice of lime!
7.Gin Fix
A simple classic from mid-19th century America! First, add 25 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 30 ml of simple syrup (or honey) and 50 ml of gin to tall ice glasses filled with cubed or crushed ice and stir gently until everything is well mixed. Depending on how sweet you like your drinks, add more simple syrup/honey as needed and top each ice glass with 100ml club soda.
8. Gin & Tonic Slush
This cocktail classic gets an icy twist! Mix 350 ml of tonic water with 350 ml of gin in a blender. Add a handful of ice cubes and blend until smooth. Serve in glasses and garnish with an additional sprig of mint.
9. Strawberry Basil Gin Fizz
To make this delicious concoction, mix 6 parts gin with 2 parts lemon juice and 1 part strawberry syrup in a shaker filled with ice cubes. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds, then pour into two glasses of fresh basil leaves. Fill each glass with soda water and garnish with strawberry slices and basil leaves.
10. Cocktail with cucumber and lime
Pour 750 ml gin with 200 ml lime juice and 150 ml simple syrup into a jug filled with ice cubes and stir well. Thinly slice 2 cucumbers and gently press them to the rim of two glasses before filling them halfway with the cocktail mixture. Fill each glass with soda water, stir and garnish with another slice of cucumber or a lime wedge if desired.
11. Tropical Gin Sour
Add 400 ml gin, 3 tablespoons simple syrup, 60 ml pineapple juice and 2 tablespoons lime juice to a shaker half filled with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. Strain the drink over fresh pineapple slices into four glasses and top each glass with carbonated soda water. Garnish each glass with an additional pineapple slice or cherry, if desired. 
Summer is all about enjoying time outdoors with family and friends - and what better way to do that than with a few delicious cocktails? Gin has long been one of the most popular spirits around, and these 11 summer recipes show why - simple yet sophisticated flavors that everyone can enjoy at the table! Try them out tonight while relaxing on the patio after dinner or catching up with friends at your next barbecue. So grab your favorite bottle of gin , like Pacific and Lime , and get ready to whip up some delicious summer drinks! No matter what occasion you choose, these 11 summer recipes will put a smile on your face!