Refresh your palate with our Gin Daisy recipe, combining gin, lemon juice, and that sweet touch of simple syrup.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
193
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- ¼ oz orange Curaçao
- 1 oz lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 1 splash soda water or club soda
- Maraschino cherry and orange peel - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Strainer & Fine-strainer
- Old Fashioned Glass or Highball Glass
Instructions
- Prep glass: Stir some ice cubes in your Old Fashioned glass.
- Add Simple Syrup: Pour ½ oz simple syrup into the shaker.
- Add Lemon Juice: Measure and pour 1 oz lemon juice into the shaker.
- Add Orange Curacao: Pour ¼ oz orange Curaçao into the shaker.
- Add Gin: Pour 2 oz Gin into the shaker.
- Prep Shaker: Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake Well: Shake the ingredients vigorously until well-chilled.
- Strain and Serve: Fine strain the mixture into an Old Fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with Soda: Add 1 splash soda water or club soda.
- Garnish: Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange peel.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: When I run out of gin, I've found white rum to be a decent substitute. It changes the flavor profile slightly, making it a bit sweeter and less botanical.
- Orange curaçao: easily use Cointreau or Grand Marnier, both of them will deliver.
- Simple Syrup: If you're out of simple syrup, honey or agave syrup works wonders. Honey provides a rich, floral sweetness, while agave gives a smoother sweetness.
Making a Pitcher:
- Scale: To serve 8, multiply the ingredients by 8: 16 oz of gin, 8 oz of lemon juice, 2 oz of orange curaçao, and 4 oz of simple syrup.
- Mix: Combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a large pitcher. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour into individual ice-filled glasses, top each with soda, garnish, and enjoy immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic gin substitute. They often capture the botanical essence of traditional gin.
- Orange curaçao: opt for orange juice or for a non-alcoholic orange cordial.
- Proceed As Usual: Replace the regular gin with its non-alcoholic counterpart and follow the original steps for a delightful non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Simple Syrup: Ensure your simple syrup doesn't use any animal by-products during its production or use agave syrup.
- Garnish: Check the maraschino cherries; some brands might use non-vegan coloring or preservatives. Opt for organic or specifically vegan-labeled cherries to be sure.
What is a Gin Daisy
Gin Daisy is a gin cocktail that combines lemon juice, simple syrup, and often a touch of soda or club soda. Historians trace its origins back to the late 19th century, placing it among the early cocktails of the American bar scene. The name “Daisy” is believed to derive from the term “dais,” which refers to a drink garnished with fruit. Even though it hails from a bygone era, the Gin Daisy remains a popular choice today. While its recipe might sound sophisticated, crafting a Gin Daisy is straightforward and unpretentious.
What is a Gin Daisy made of – The ingredients
A Gin Daisy consists of the following ingredients:
- Gin: The primary spirit in the cocktail, gin provides the botanical base that characterizes the Gin Daisy.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a zesty citrus kick, balancing out the sweetness and enhancing the gin’s botanical notes.
- Simple Syrup: Offers sweetness, making the cocktail palatable and smoothing out the sharpness of the lemon juice.
- Orange curacao: Add a touch of citrusy sweetness and it enhances the overall experience.
- Soda Water or Club Soda (optional): Gives the drink a fizzy lift, lightening the flavor profile and adding effervescence.
