The delicate botanical flavours found in a classic gin are perfect for pairing with sweet and sharp fruits. We have a cocktail for every season; a hedgerow-inspired bramble for a blackberry glut, a summery apple and elderflower combo or a sloe gin cocktail full of rich, plummy notes. Whether you want a light apéritif before dinner or a punchy negroni with a modern twist, there's something to suit everyone's tastes. Make a batch of our easy sugar syrup for your chosen recipes.

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Check out our best ever gin cocktails from our top collection of tipples. Break out your cocktail shaker and whip up a round of simple but stunning drinks.

Top 10 fruity gin cocktail recipes

1. Raspberry G&T

Raspberry gin with cocktails in glasses

Give your classic G&T a summer hue with our easy raspberry gin recipe. Bottle the taste of these beautiful berries with our simple infusion, then add a dash to your favourite G&T recipe for an extra-special homemade drink. Learn how to make flavoured gin with our ultimate guide and try our favourite flavour combinations.

2. Apple, elderflower & gin cocktails

Apple cocktail in glasses with ice

On a warm day, cool off with our apple, elderflower & gin cocktail. You only need four ingredients and a jam jar for mixing. The pairing of fruity and floral notes is perfect for relaxing in the garden on a lazy summer day.

3. Pink lady cocktail

Pink day cocktail with cherry garnish

Sitting pretty in our round-up of the best gin cocktails is our fun and fruity pink lady cocktail. The egg white gives this drink a deliciously silky smooth texture. Make your own grenadine at home with our simple recipe tip. It will keep in the fridge for up to a week for more mixology mastery.

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4. Bramble cocktail

Bramble cocktails in glasses with blackberries

Mix up a classic bramble cocktail, spiked with a sharp shot of blackberry liqueur. This eye-catching gin tipple is great for entertaining. Try our three flavour twists to mix up your menu with a few basic additions.

5. Gimlet cocktail

Gimlet with edible flowers

Our gimlet cocktail is zesty and full of citrus flavours. Top with an edible flower for a final spring flourish and some top-notch presentation. Making your own lime syrup is simple and can also be used in bakes like our twist on the classic lemon drizzle, raspberry & blueberry lime drizzle cake.

6. Sloe gin cocktail

Sloe gin cocktails in glasses with ice

This bright red autumnal cocktail is a delicious blend of botanical gin, combined with a flavourful juniper syrup and richly rounded, fruity sloe gin, for a sharp-sweet concoction that's hard to resist. If you're looking for a drink to put that bottle of sloe gin to good use, look no further.

7. Singapore sling

Singapore sling cocktails with pineapple garnish

A staple of any classic cocktail menu, the Singapore sling is a retro treat. This tropical mix of pineapple juice, cherry brandy, lime juice and dry gin is surprisingly easy to make. Garnish with a kitsch cocktail cherry and a slice of fresh pineapple.

8. Lemon and elderflower fizz

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Add a touch of crowd-pleasing sparkle to your gathering with our lemon & elderflower fizz. Raise a toast to any special occasion with this citrussy delight. A scoop of lemon sorbet and elderflower cordial takes your standard glass of prosecco from typical to top tipple in a flash.

9. Aviation

Aviation cocktail with blueberry garnish

Another retro beauty, our aviation cocktail can be whipped up in just five minutes. The lemon juice balances out the sweetness from the maraschino cherry liqueur, pair that with floral crème de violette for a sip of pink perfection.

10. Pink negroni

Pink gin cocktails in glasses

Give this classic gin cocktail a modern revamp with our fabulous pink negroni. Flavoured with fruity pink gin, rose vermouth and Aperol, it's the perfect blend of bitterness and subtle sweetness. Garnish your vibrant orange glassful with a slice of grapefruit and a basil leaf for herbal aromas.

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