There are two types of people in the world: people who like gin, and people who are wrong.
The problem is, gin's strong botanical flavour makes a lot of people think vodka is a better mixer choice. But GIN IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN VODKA.
So we asked a bunch of bartenders and industry experts to tell us the essential drinks every gin lover should try. Because gin cocktails > any other cocktail.
1. A Martini
2. A Negroni
3. A Bramble
4. A Martinez
5. A Collins Twist
6. A G&T
7. A Ford
8. An Aviation
9. A French 75
10. Gin on the rocks
11. A Pegu Club
12. A Gin & Ginger
13. A Floradora
14. A Hanky Panky
15. A Southside
16. A Tom Collins
17. A Corpse Reviver No. 2
18. A Gimlet
19. A White Lady
20. A Red Snapper
"A more interesting cousin to the better known Bloody Mary, a Red Snapper swaps out the vodka for gin. This gives more flavour and complexity to the drink, and balances nicely with the tomato juice.
"A firm favourite for soothing the soul (and your hangover), the Red Snapper, or as it's known as fondly at Meatmission, Yianni's Breakfast, is a hearty drink that will give you strength for the day ahead. After you've had one of these it's hard to switch back to vodka."
– Holly Willcocks, bar manager at Meatmission, London