Make this easy gin cocktail recipe next time your want to sip something a little different with a little savory kick! It's a delicious party drink that pairs your favorite gin with sparkling wine.
*The sparkling wine in this gin cocktail recipe was provided by One Hope Wine.
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Another Amazing Gin Cocktail Recipe
Can gin and sparkling wine go together? Yes, they can!
I saw this recipe and wanted to give it a try. But I thought it was missing something. And I knew exactly what it was.
Cilantro.
Related: Refreshing Gin Cocktail with Basil and Lemon Recipe
Not a typical cocktail ingredient but it totally works with this! It goes great with lime and also with the gin since it typically also has some herbal notes to it.
Ingredients
- Frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
- Gin
- Sparkling wine
- Cilantro
It's super easy to make! You just need to remember to set out the frozen limeade a little ahead of time to thaw.
I didn't really worry about thawing it out too much but I could see how you would be able to mix it up a little better for more balanced flavors if it was all liquid.
I have frozen limeade in my freezer at all times. Not only can you use it to marinade chicken breasts but it is also the main ingredient in the world's best margaritas.
The stuff lasts for a really long time (so you know it is all processed and chemically and delicious).
Mmmmmm. I love cilantro. I know it isn't for everyone. If you are a cilantro hater, you could probably try it with basil. I know a basil gimlet is one of the best drinks ever so topping it with some sparkling wine isn't going to hurt anything.
How to make a gin cocktail with sparkling wine
1. Muddle the Cilantro
Rinse the cilantro and tear off a handful of cilantro leaves. Put them in your glass, top them with the limeade, and muddle.
2. Add ice
Add ice to your glass...
3. Add the gin and sparkling wine
If you aren't sure if you love gin, you can use a little bit less and taste it and adjust as needed.
4. Stir
Grab a spoon and give it a quick spin in the glass.
When I started out making the cocktails for my Wine Cocktails series I thought I would just be following recipes. I didn't have confidence in trying to make up my own as I didn't really know how the wine would work with the liquor.
I shouldn't have worried about this gin cocktail recipe. It's delicious!
I'm learning to really enjoy gin. It isn't usually my first choice of liquors but I always love them when I order a cocktail made with gin at a bar.
A huge thank you to all the brands, like One Hope Wine, that sent products this week so I could produce this series so I didn't break the bank buying alcohol! Be sure to check out all the other wine-based cocktails.
More easy gin cocktail recipes
- Gin Sorbet Float
- Basil and Gin Cocktail with Lemon
- 23 Easy Gin Cocktails to Make at Home
- Refreshing Gin and Tea Cocktail Recipe
- Refreshing Aperol Gin and Tonic Recipe
- Easy Non Alcoholic Gin and Tonic Recipe
- Blood Orange Cocktail with Gin and Sorbet Recipe
Sparkling Wine and Gin Cocktail
Ingredients
- ¼ cup frozen limeade concentrate thawed
- ½ cup gin
- 1 ⅓ cup sparkling wine
- A few sprigs of cilantro
Instructions
- In a glass add cilantro leaves and limeade.
- Muddle the cilantro.
- Add ice.
- Top with gin and then add sparkling wine.
- Use a spoon to give it a gentle stir.
Raquel says
Yum - wine cocktails! Yes please!
Sharon Garofalow says
Raquel, these were all pretty delicious! And a fun little project to work on. ;)
Jen says
Love me some cocktail recipes! Great post!
Sharon Garofalow says
Thanks Jen! Cocktail posts are super fun to do! ;)