THE BEST GIN DRINKS FOR HOSTING
From backyard BBQs to bottomless brunches, here are our favourite gin drinks for guaranteed crowd pleasing.
Right, so you've been tasked with hosting duties for your next get together and you're desperately scrolling through a Google search of something along the lines of 'easy-to-make gin drinks for parties,' 'crowd pleasing gin cocktails,' 'how to make lots of cocktails in a short amount of time'... you get the idea.
Well, whether you've landed on this page as a result of those searches or you've stumbled across it some other way, you've certainly come to the right place!
Below we've listed a line-up of our favourite gin cocktail recipes for serving when your guest needs a drink, and stat. Then you'll find a few delicous shared cocktail recipes for when you need to whip up three to four drinks in one go.
Save this for your next long weekend, birthday party, anniversary celebration or whatever it is you might need a bit of inspo for to help serve up a great gin drink for your friends and family.
Cheers!
QUICK AND SIMPLE SERVES
RARE DRY G&T
It really doesn't get any easier than a good old fashioned gin and tonic. And we can't go past a classic Rare Dry G&T.
INGREDIENTS
- 45mL Rare Dry Gin
- 90 - 100mL good tonic
- Orange
METHOD
- Add gin and tonic to a rocks glass over ice
- Garnish with an orange wedge
BLOODY PALOMA
Citrusy, salty and super refreshing. All the makings of a bloody excellent drink to please any guest that walks through your door.
INGREDIENTS
- 45mL Bloody Shiraz Gin​
- 15mL grapefruit juiceÂ
- 10mL sugar syrupÂ
- Soda water Â
- Grapefruit
METHOD
- Add gin, grapefruit juice and sugar syrup to a highball glass over ice
- Top with soda water and garnish with a grapefruit slice
JASMINE FRENCH 75
Is it really a party without some sparkling? No. So use it in this Rare Dry Gin spin on a French 75.
INGREDIENTS
- 30mLÂ Rare Dry Gin
- 5mL bitter liqueur
- 1 teaspoon Orange Marmalade
- 20mL lemon juice
- 75mL sparkling wine
METHOD
- Combine gin, liqueur, Orange Marmalade and lemon juice in a tin and shake with ice
- Double strain into a flute
- Top with sparkling wine
Bloody Spritz
Bloody Shiraz Gin, grapefruit and bubbles come together to create this gorgeously pink party starter.
INGREDIENTS
- 30mLÂ Bloody Shiraz Gin
- 30mL ruby red grapefruit juice
- 30mL soda water
- 90mL sparkling wine
- Grapefruit
METHOD
- Add the ingredients to a wine glass over ice
- Top with sparkling wine
- Garnish with a slice of grapefruit
SHARED SERVES
Bloody Mojito
Make your Mojito even bloody better with Bloody Shiraz Gin.
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4)
- 200mL Bloody Shiraz Gin
- 100mL lemon or lime juice
- 80mL sugar syrup
- 30 mint leaves
- 240mL soda water
METHOD
- Combine all ingredients except soda in a jug or carafe
- Add a scoop of crushed ice
- Stir and pull the mint up as you go
- Add soda and more ice, then stir again
- Serve in a highball glass with a mint sprig
FEEL GOOD MIMOSA
Pop the prosecco, it's Mimosa time! Perfect for any party that requires you to make a toast, and every other kind of party too.
INGREDIENTS (serves 3-4)
- 120mL Rare Dry Gin
- 30mL passionfruit liqueur
- 200mL orange juice
- 200mL prosecco
- Oranges
METHOD
- Build all ingredients in a carafe and top with ice
- Layer in orange wedges
- Serve up in a wine glass with ice and an orange wedge
RED SNAPPER
Our ginny take on a Bloody Mary and one of our all-time brunch favourites.
INGREDIENTS (serves 4)
- 180mLÂ Rare Dry Gin
- 400mL fresh tomato juice
- 80mL fresh lemon juice
- 60mL Worcestershire sauce
- Tabasco sauce (just a splash)
- Lemon
- Celery
METHOD
- Add ingredients to a jug with ice and give it a good stir
- Pour into a highball glass and garnish with a celery stick and lemon wedge
DAY SPA
A booze-free punch for any friends taking a break from the drink.
INGREDIENTS (serves 6-8)
- 700mL Bandwagon Dry
- 700mL mineral spring water or filtered tap water
- 250mL elderflower cordial
- 2 lemons, cut into wheels
- 1 sleeve of mint
METHOD
- Build ingredients in a carafe over ice and stir together
- Serve in a short glass with a lemon slice and mint sprig
