15 Must-Try Fruity Gin Cocktails

Just dropping fruit into a glass of gin won’t make the flavor pop. That’s why this recipe calls for homemade raspberry simple syrup to punch up the fruity notes. This blend uses raspberries, lemon juice, and soda water to enhance gin’s natural flavor notes for a refreshing summer drink. Serve it cold in a stemless glass for an attractive pinkish drink as you lounge by the pool and take in the sun.

Empress gin is known for its purplish coloring, so you can only imagine how gorgeous this drink looks. Plan to serve this one in a clear glass to make a statement. Create this attractive drink in layers to get the best effect. Start by pouring pomegranate juice over ice and top it with grapefruit seltzer. Slowly add the gin and top it off with a lime slice.

This cocktail manages the perfect balance of fruit and citrus. It starts out smooth and sweet with slightly tart notes at the end. Though it calls for fresh blackberries, you’ll need to cook them down to a simple syrup with a touch of lime and honey to draw out the complex flavors. Combine the syrup, gin, and club soda in a glass with ice.

If you like your drinks a little on the creamy side, this fruity concoction might be just what you need. Lemon and lime juice enhance gin’s natural flavors while the raspberry and peach syrups bring the sweetness. Round everything out with cream, egg white, and club soda to create the unique texture that makes this cocktail a summertime favorite.

At first glance, this drink looks simple with so few ingredients. Looks can be deceiving because the lemon juice and orange liqueur create a symphony of flavor that’s surprisingly light. The soda water provides a pop of freshness to make this summer-ready cocktail. Try some variations by adding grenadine, swapping the lemon out for lime, or adding a fruit juice, like pineapple or cranberry.

Few things say summer like fresh strawberries. This cocktail is perfect for garden parties or cooling off after a day of working in the yard. It’s easy to make by the picture or as a single serving. The simple ingredients (lime juice, gin, club soda, and fresh strawberries) yield a surprisingly complex yet soothing drink.

Whether you’re on vacation or simply craving a tropical infusion, the Lady Killer Drink is sure to satisfy you. The bright orangish-pink drink looks like it needs a paper umbrella, but that’s just a personal preference. Blend Cointreau, apricot brandy, and gin with passionfruit and pineapple juice in a shaker with ice. Shake, strain, and serve it up in a clear, stemless glass or champagne flute.

Though there’s nothing new about a Gin Rickey, this complex variation brings a modern infusion to the vintage drink. It uses fresh strawberries and basil leaves to punch up the standard gin, lemon juice, and club soda cocktail. The result is a massive flavor boost that rounds out the tartness.

This tropical infusion cocktail may not have all the colors you get with some of the other drinks, but it delivers on flavor. You still get an attractive orangish cocktail, especially when topped off with colorful garnishes, but it’s more about the blend of fruit juices. Lime, pineapple, guava, and orange juices provide the ideal balance of tart and sweet.

Are you looking for a touch of class for a special occasion this summer? Try the alluring Gin and Sin cocktail with powerful citrus notes from the orange and lemon juices. A touch of grenadine smooths everything out for this cool, classy concoction. Boost the presentation by coating the rim with sugar and topping it off with a lemon slice.

Blackberry lovers will appreciate this gin-based cocktail that emphasizes berries with a simple syrup and fresh fruit garnish. It’s one of the easiest blends on the list with a combo of gin, tonic, and blackberry simple syrup. However, a touch of lime goes a long way, so try adding a few drops to the drink.

The Empress Gin and Lychee Gimlet Cocktail looks, sounds, and tastes complex with a kaleidoscope of colors and flavors. Yet, it’s incredibly easy to make, even if you spend a little extra effort on garnishes. Simple mix Empress gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and lychee juice in a shake with ice. Strain the blend into a martini glass and add garnishes of your choosing.

This cocktail makes kiwi the star for a cool, green cocktail that’s sure to cool you off a bit. Combine gin, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, kiwi, and sparkling water in a shaker. Shake it for several seconds before straining it into a tall glass. It’s light and refreshing with a subtle sweetness.

This pale pink cocktail packs a punch and comes with some zip, thanks to the grapefruit and rosemary. Though the base looks familiar, with a combo of gin, club soda, and lime juice, there’s more to this drink than meets the eye. Homemade rosemary simple syrup and tart grapefruit juice give this cocktail a complex flavor profile.