It's nearly time to get your glad rags on and raise a glass to toast the start of 2016! What better way to wave goodbye to the old year and welcome in the new than with a selection of delicious gin cocktails?

We've gathered together nine of the best to help your New Year's Eve celebrations go with a bang - cheers everybody and Happy New Year!

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French 75

This classic celebratory combo of gin, lemon and Champagne is one that you can happily sip all night long.

Cherry Negroni

A delicious twist on the classic Negroni, with the addition of cherry brandy for a festive kick.

Sloe Royale

A super-simple seasonal gin version of the Kir Royale - delicious! 

Gin Fizz

This frothy concoction uses shaken egg whites to create something really special.

Brûléed Grapefruit Gin Fizz

A delicious sparkling tipple that combines the tartness of grapefruit with sugary burnt caramelization from the brûléeing - yum!

Leap Year Martini

Toast the coming leap year of 2016 with this Grand Marnier-enhanced Martini recipe. 

Pomegranate Gin Fizz

With its red hue, bubbles and pomegranate seeds that look like little jewels, this is the perfect party pick-me-up.

The Last Word

This concoction of gin, Chartreuse and Maraschino liqueur will make the perfect finale for 2015.