Gin recipes
Collection by Sainsbury's magazine
Stylish and super versatile, gin is having an unstoppable revival. Whether you’re a gin and tonic fan, budding bartender or fancy a tipple in your bakes, we’ve rounded up a gin-tastic collection of inspiring recipes. You’ll find refreshing cocktails, including the perfect G&T and more marvellous mixes, as well as boozy bakes, summer salads and gin glazed meats. Cheers to endless possibilities!
Gin and tonic salmon tacos recipe
The fresh flavours of a G&T work brilliantly in this Mexican-inspired sharing dinner which is quick and easy to prepare
Spiced rhubarb gimlet recipe
Raise a glass to this pretty pink gin based cocktail - perfect for starting a party in style! The spiced rhubarb syrup can be made up to a week in advance
Peach melba summer pudding
Bursting with summer flavour, this peach melba twist on the classic has a gin and Prosecco fruity syrup for a deliciously boozy kick! Ideal for make-ahead entertaining
Gin and tonic cake recipe
Nothing's better than your favourite tipple in a bake! Try this delicious iced gin and tonic cake - perfect for G&T lovers
The Perfect Gin and Tonic recipe
The ultimate, foolproof G&T recipe - we like to use Fever Tree's Mediterranean tonic for its herbal notes
Elderflower summer puddings
This make-ahead dessert is bursting full with summer berries soaked in gin and elderflower cordial. Make 8 individual puddings or 1 large one
Lemon gin cocktail recipe
Get the party started with this light and zesty cocktail made from Prosecco, lemon syrup and gin
Salty Sea Dog
A twist on the classic Salty Dog cocktail, usually made with vodka. Here we use Plymouth Gin, proudly distilled by the sea...
Gin cooler
This vibrant gin cocktail makes a refreshing summer drink with zesty lemon juice and crème de cassis
John Whaite's watermelon, cucumber and strawberry salad recipe
A drizzle of gin makes John Whaite's fruity salad a bright and refreshing side to a BBQ. Prepare up to an hour ahead to allow the flavours to develop
London Calling
A truly British cocktail with echoes of the summer gone by. A refreshing party drink
Christmas-spiced G&T recipe
Add some Christmas spirit to your G&T with clementine and cloves. A delicious cocktail to enjoy over the festive season
Mulled sloe gin ham recipe
Follow our foolproof way to cook your gammon joint then jazz it up with sloe gin! Enjoy hot as a main or cold for a party buffet
Gin-cured salmon and asparagus slaw bites
The flavour of gin works particularly well with salmon - these dainty canapés will go down a storm at a party
Gin beetroot pickle recipe
Boost your pickle with a generous dash of gin...perfect with leftover roast beef, pâté, smoked fish or a ploughman’s
Gin and lemon drizzle cake
Take a lemon drizzle cake, add gin – and some rosemary to bring out the botanical notes in the gin!