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Winter Gin Cocktails That Feel Perfectly Festive

Looking for winter gin cocktails that feel perfect for the season? You’ve come to the right place for all the best recipes!

Winter gin cocktails are the ideal treat for the coldest time of year. In fact, winter and gin go together like fireplaces and rocking chairs.

Sure, the juniper-based liquor has provided us with such summer classics as the gin and tonic, but to our mind, gin was created with cold nights and warm companionship in mind.

Negroni cocktail. Gin with cinnamon with oranges juice and star anise. The perfect cozy cocktail for chilly December evenings.

Its flavors and aroma evoke pine trees in a way that makes a good gin cocktail the perfect compliment to a holiday party or an evening spent revisiting your favorite Christmas movies.

It’s no coincidence that gin comes to us from the Netherlands (cold country!) and quickly found a following among the denizens of the British Isles.

This is a hearty cocktail ingredient best suited to northern climes. It gets cold in that part of the world, and the residents take their indoor sports (like cocktail-shaking) quite seriously!

So without further ado, we present to you Food Fanatic’s favorite winter gin cocktails:

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Rosemary Yuzu Gin Fizz Photo
Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez
Rosemary Yuzu Gin Fizz Recipe
Rosemary Yuzu Gin Fizz evokes the scent of the woods this Christmas season. Full of rosemary and citrus flavors.
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2
Cucumber Gin Martini Photo
Dan George
Cucumber Gin Martini Recipe
Cucumber Gin Martini is made with fresh cucumber and quality gin. You won’t be disappointed.
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3
Cranberry Gimlet Photo
Cyd Converse
Cranberry Gimlet Recipe
This festive cranberry gimlet lends seasonal sweetness to the classic cocktail. It’s a perfect addition to your next holiday party!
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Bacon Gin Fizz Photo
Dan George
Bacon Gin Fizz Recipe
Bacon Gin Fizz has a foamy top because of the egg white. The bacon garnish gives you just the savoriness you want.
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Lillet Spritzer with Honey and Rosemary Photo
Jennie Phaneuf
Lillet Spritzer with Honey and Rosemary Recipe
Lillet Spritzer with Honey and Rosemary is aromatic, smooth, and sophisticated. An absolute must try!
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Gin and Ginger Fizz Photo
Dan George
Gin and Ginger Fizz Recipe
Gin and Ginger Fizz is a bright and sparkly cocktail you’ll adore. An anticipation of spring!
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Basil Gin Smash Photo
Brandy O'Neill
Basil Gin Smash Recipe
Love Basil? Love Gin? You’re going to fall head over heels for them together in this fantastic Basil Gin Smash cocktail!
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Vanilla Pear Gin Fizz Photo
Susan Palmer
Vanilla Pear Gin Fizz Recipe
This Vanilla Pear Gin Fizz is a cocktail you’ll love for fall. Serve it with your favorite cold weather apps for a fun dinner party…
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So there you have it! The best cocktails to keep you warm when the wind is howling and the snow is falling, or when it’s just too cold to go outside and you’d rather cozy up with a book and a stiff drink. All of these recipes can be adapted to individual tastes, so don’t be afraid to experiment.

Oh, and one more idea for you, in case it isn’t obvious — a classic negroni, made with gin.

If gin isn’t your thing, check out some of our other favorite winter libations:

This ginger brandy Old Fashioned is always a great choice for holiday gatherings. Try mixing things up with a delicious green tea cocktail, or some of our favorite Christmas bourbon drinks! These options will provide your guests with a potent potable that’s every bit as intoxicating as your company.

You can always try some of our favorite Thanksgiving mocktails too, which are truly great all season long.