Gin Daisy Recipe
Written by 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.