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The Gold Standard
Discover the ultimate way to test a gin with this refreshing cocktail recipe. The key to elevating your gin drinks lies in pairing high-quality tonic with a premium spirit.
2 oz Lakewood Five Gin
4 oz Premium Indian Tonic Water
Garnish: A lime wheel and a cracked peppercorn.
The Method:
Fill a highball glass with large ice cubes. Add Lakewood Five Gin, then top it off with tonic. Stir gently once to enjoy this exquisite gin drink.
A Prohibition-era classic cocktail that highlights the citrus notes in Lakewood Five Gin.
2 oz Lakewood Five Gin
¾ oz Fresh lemon juice
¾ oz Honey syrup (1:1 honey and warm water)
The Method:
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass to enjoy one of the finest gin drinks among cocktail recipes.
This cocktail recipe offers a slightly more aggressive, bitter-sweet flavor perfect for the sophisticated palate. To create this exquisite drink, combine:
1 oz Lakewood Five Gin
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
1 oz Campari
Garnish: Orange peel.
The Method:
Stir with ice in a mixing glass for 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube. Enjoy this refined addition to your favorite gin drinks!
Think of this as a gin mojito, a refreshing option among cocktail recipes that's perfect for the Texas heat. To make this delightful drink using Lakewood Five Gin, you'll need:
2 oz Lakewood Five Gin
1 oz Fresh lime juice
¾ oz Simple syrup
6-8 Fresh mint leaves
The Method:
Gently muddle the mint leaves in a shaker. Add the remaining ingredients along with ice. Shake vigorously and double-strain into a chilled glass for a perfect gin drink.
Lakewood Five is clean enough to stand nearly on its own as one of the finest gin drinks. To create this exquisite cocktail recipe, you’ll need:
2½ oz Lakewood Five Gin
½ oz Dry Vermouth
2 dashes Orange bitters
Garnish: A lemon twist or three olives.
The Method:
Stir (don’t shake!) with plenty of ice. Strain into a frozen martini glass.
Perfect for a brunch or a celebration, this cocktail recipe featuring Lakewood Five Gin is sure to impress.
1½ oz Lakewood Five Gin
½ oz Fresh lemon juice
½ oz Simple syrup
3 oz Champagne or Prosecco
The Method:
Shake the gin, lemon juice, and syrup with ice. Strain into a flute and top with bubbles for a delightful gin drink.
This visually stunning cocktail recipe features a fruity blend using seasonal berries. For this delightful drink, you'll need:
2 oz Lakewood Five Gin
1 oz Fresh lemon juice
½ oz Simple syrup
½ oz Crème de Mûre (blackberry liqueur)
The Method:
Shake together the gin drinks, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Pour the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice. Finally, drizzle the Crème de Mûre over the top, allowing it to 'bleed' through the ice for an eye-catching effect.
Discover the 'lemonade for grown-ups' that everyone should know – a refreshing cocktail recipe perfect for any occasion. This delicious drink combines 2 oz of Lakewood Five Gin, 1 oz of fresh lemon juice, and ½ oz of simple syrup, topped off with club soda for the perfect fizz.
The Method:
To create this delightful gin drink, build your mixture in a tall glass over ice. Stir gently and garnish with a maraschino cherry and a slice of lemon for an extra touch.
A modern classic cocktail recipe that highlights the herbaceous side of gin drinks.
2 oz Lakewood Five Gin
¾ oz Fresh lemon juice
¾ oz Simple syrup
10 Fresh basil leaves
The Method:
Muddle basil thoroughly with lemon juice.
Add Lakewood Five Gin and syrup.
Shake hard with ice and double-strain into a rocks glass.
Gin-Gin Mule
A spicy, refreshing alternative to the vodka-based original, this cocktail recipe showcases the unique flavor of Lakewood Five Gin.
2 oz Lakewood Five Gin
½ oz Fresh lime juice
4 oz Spicy ginger beer
2 dashes Angostura bitters
The Method:
Build this delightful gin drink in a copper mug or highball glass over ice. Stir gently to combine.
"A cocktail that doesn’t sit in the glass; the glass holds it out of respect."
2 oz Lakewood Five Gin
¾ oz Fresh lime juice
½ oz Agave nectar (for that rugged, desert sweetness)
2 slices Fresh Jalapeño (seeds in if you want the 'Texas Ranger' experience)
Top with: A splash of Topo Chico (the only water tough enough)
Garnish: A Tajín rim and a single, whole jalapeño.
The Method:
Prep the Glass: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip it into a mix of salt and Tajín.
The Muddle: In a shaker, muddle the jalapeño slices with the agave nectar and lime juice. Don't hold back—get that spice out.
The Build: Add the Lakewood Five Gin and fill the shaker with ice.
The Shake: Shake it like you’re in a choreographed 80s action sequence.
The Finish: Strain into your prepared rocks glass over fresh ice. Top it with a splash of Topo Chico.
The Garnish: Add the jalapeño on top.
This delightful blend of flavors creates an unforgettable cocktail recipe that showcases the unique taste of gin drinks, specifically with the vibrant Lakewood Five Gin.
Jasmine & Tangerine
Experience a refreshing, aromatic highball that perfectly balances the dry juniper notes of Lakewood Five Gin with soft floral hints and bright citrus flavors—a delightful addition to your cocktail recipes.
- 2 oz Lakewood Five Gin
- 1 oz Fresh Tangerine juice (or Clementine/Orange)
- ¾ oz Jasmine Tea Syrup (instructions below)
- ½ oz Fresh lemon juice
- Top with: Topo Chico (or a high-quality sparkling water)
- Garnish: A sprig of fresh thyme and a tangerine wheel.
The Method:
- The Syrup: Start by brewing a strong cup of Jasmine tea. While it’s still hot, stir in an equal part of sugar until fully dissolved, and then allow it to cool. This jasmine syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- The Build: In a cocktail shaker, combine the Lakewood Five Gin, tangerine juice, jasmine syrup, and fresh lemon juice to create your gin drinks.
- The Shake: Add ice and shake briefly to chill your mixture—about 10 seconds should suffice.
- The Pour: Strain the cocktail into a tall Collins glass (or a large wine glass) filled with fresh ice.
- The Top: Gently pour the Topo Chico over the cocktail to maintain its effervescence.
- The Garnish: To enhance the aroma, slap the thyme sprig against your palm to release its oils, then tuck it into the glass alongside the tangerine wheel.
Submitted by Rebekah - Shady's, Dallas TX
2 oz Lakewood Five Gin
3/4 oz lemon juice
1/2 oz honey syrup
1/2 oz elderflower liqueur
2 cucumber slices
2 basil leaves
Lemon peel garnish
The Method:
Muddle cucumber and basil in a shaker.
Add gin, lemon, honey, and elderflower.
Fill with ice and shake well.
Double strain into a chilled Coupe.
Express lemon peel over the drink and garnish.
Submitted by Haley Basols - Cheba Hut, Riverside CA
1½ oz Lakewood Five Gin
¾ oz Fresh Lavender Syrup
Top off with a splash of soda
The Method:
For an exquisite cocktail recipe, shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon slice or wedge to enhance your gin drink experience.
The Duke of Earl is a refreshing, aromatic gin cocktail that beautifully combines bright juniper notes with the rich, citrusy profile of Earl Grey tea and the floral complexity of elderflower. This unique drink showcases the versatility of Lakewood Five Gin, making it a standout among gin drinks and cocktail recipes.
1.5 oz Lakewood Five Gin
2.5 oz Cold-brewed Earl Grey tea
0.5 oz St-Germain (elderflower liqueur)
0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
0.25 oz Simple syrup (adjust to taste)
1 splash Club soda or sparkling water
Garnish: Fresh lavender sprig or a lemon peel
The Method:
Brew the tea: Steep 1 Earl Grey tea bag in 3 oz of hot water for 5 minutes, then let it chill in the fridge.
Shake: In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine the Lakewood Five Gin, chilled Earl Grey tea, lemon juice, simple syrup, and St-Germain. Shake well for 10 seconds.
Strain & Top: Strain the mixture into a Collins or Highball glass filled with fresh ice.
Finish: Top with a splash of club soda. Gently stir to combine and garnish with a lemon wheel or fresh lavender.
Shaken not Stirred
3 oz Lakewood Five Gin
1 oz Premium Vodka (Bond preferred Polish or Russian grain vodka)
0.5 oz Lillet Blanc (The modern, available replacement for the discontinued Kina Lillet)
Garnish: A large, thin slice of lemon peel
The Method:
Chill your glassware. Place a cocktail coupe or martini glass into the freezer for 5 minutes before making the drink.
Combine the spirits. Pour the Lakewood Five Gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc into a cocktail shaker.
Ice and shake. Fill the shaker to the top with fresh, clean ice cubes. Shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker tin is completely frosted and freezing to the touch.
Strain the cocktail. Double-strain the liquid into your chilled glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine-mesh tea strainer to catch any tiny shards of broken ice.
Express the garnish. Hold the lemon peel over the surface of the drink with the yellow skin facing down. Twist it sharply to express the citrus oils across the top of the drink, rub the peel gently around the rim of the glass, and drop it in.
This delightful drink is one of the standout cocktail recipes you can create using Lakewood Five Gin and is sure to please anyone who enjoys gin drinks.