Cocktails with London dry gin

London dry gin is a juniper-led spirit of around 40% ABV, flavoured during distillation with botanicals such as citrus peel and coriander. No flavouring or colouring may be added afterwards. Crisp and dry, it anchors the Martini, Negroni and Tom Collins, and works well in stirred drinks. 5 cocktails on YouCocktail use London dry gin: classic recipes with exact quantities, method, strength and swaps.

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  Dry MartiniA chilled, crystal-clear blend of London dry gin and dry vermouth, with a crisp, herbal and very dry taste.
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  French 75Gin, lemon juice and simple syrup topped with champagne: a crisp, citrusy, lightly sweet sparkling cocktail.
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  Gin and TonicA long, bubbly highball of London dry gin and tonic water, dry and bitter-edged, with the fresh scent of a squeezed lime wedge.
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  Long Island Iced TeaTequila, vodka, rum, gin and orange liqueur with lemon and cola in a tall glass; citrusy, sweet and strong, despite its tea-like look.
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  NegroniA bittersweet Italian classic of equal parts gin, red bitter aperitif and sweet vermouth, served over ice with half an orange slice.