Snoop Dog knows it, Craft Gin Club members know it and now you know it: gin and juice are a match made in heaven! That delectable combination of rich, complex, juniper-forward gin and sweet, fragrant fruit juice is one of life’s simple yet great pleasures.
There is a catch though.
Because gin and juice cocktails are so simple and easy to make at home, they rely on the quality of their ingredients and it is for this reason that when making gin and juice cocktails you must choose a high-quality craft gin and the best fruit juice you can find.
For us, that means choosing from craft gins and fruit juices available on the Craft Gin Club online shop.
What is Gin and Juice?
“Gin and Juice” can refer to any cocktail that mixes gin, preferably London Dry gin, with fruit juice.
One of the most popular Gin-and-Juice combinations is gin and orange juice and the simplest form of this would be 50ml of gin in a glass with ice, topped up with orange juice (it couldn't be easier!) - you can find some stunning gin and orange juice cocktail recipes here.
“Gin and Juice” is also the name of a famous song by the seminal rapper Snoop Dog. It was released in 1993 on November 23rd and was the second single on Doggystyle, Snoop Dog’s debuted album.
What juice goes with gin?
Any fruit juice can go with gin, it just depends on the preference of person making the cocktail.
If you like sour cocktails then try mixing lemon or lime juice with your favourite craft gin.
If you like sweeter drinks, berry juices like strawberry, blueberry and raspberry juice are all fantastic with gin.
One of the reasons that orange juice and blood orange juice are so popular with gin is that they have that perfect balance of sweet and tart that mixes the best of both worlds.
It’s also fun (and delicious!) to go season with your fruit juice selection. In summer, watermelons and berries are great. In Autumn, think apple juice or pear juice or even blackberry juice. In winter, think clementine juice and plum juice. In spring, try rhubarb juice!
In the meantime, give these three fabulous, creative gin and juice cocktails a go:
3 delicious Gin and Juice recipes:
Elderflower & Lemon Gin and Juice
This boozy lemon juice and gin recipe adds the sweet, floral flavours of St Germain Elderflower Liqueur into the mix. The lemon juice comes in the form of lemonade (either homemade or bought on the Craft Gin Club online shop here), which works so well with the rich juniper of the gin.
Simple and elegant it’s a Gin and Juice like you’ve never had before!
Ingredients
35ml gin
15ml St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
100ml lemonade
Lemon wedge, to garnish
Method
Add all the ingredients to a highball glass with ice and give a quick stir to combine. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Apple, Mint & Lime Gin and Juice
This wonderful combination of gin, dry vermouth, apple juice and lime juice is a refreshing tipple that’s perfect for hot summer evenings. Finished with a fragrant sprig of mint, this is one gin and juice cocktail that will have you coming back for more.
Ingredients
30ml gin
20ml dry vermouth
20ml fresh lime juice
Apple juice, to top
Mint sprig, to garnish
Method
Add all of the ingredients to a highball glass with ice and give a quick stir to combine. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Blueberry & Blackberry Gin and Juice
Sweet, tart and full of berry flavours, blueberry juice and blackberry juice go so well with gin. A lip-smacking hit of lime juice in this gin-credible cocktail recipe then elevates all of those amazing flavours. The herbaceous garnish then rounds everything out deliciously.
Ingredient
50ml gin
10ml lime juice
50ml blueberry juice
50ml blackberry juice
Fresh berries and lime, to garnish
Method
Add all the ingredients to a highball glass with ice and give a quick stir to combine. Garnish with fresh berries, thyme and a lime wedge.
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