June 14 marks World Gin Day, and India’s bar scene is stepping up with bold, beautiful cocktails that do more than just toast to juniper—they reimagine it.
Here’s your spirited guide to the best gin cocktails in India this World Gin Day and why they’re worth raising a glass.
Strawberry (Low Proof) – Loya, The Taj Palace, New Delhi 
Light, fizzy, and made for slow summer afternoons, this spritz features gin, Aperol, orange-strawberry oleo, sparkling wine, and a dash of thyme. It’s the kind of cocktail that pairs perfectly with conversation, sunlight, and a view of the gardens.
Creamsicle Dream – Novotel Mumbai International Airport
A playful yet elegant pour that combines mango purée, orange juice, gin, and a creamy texture achieved with culinary-grade gelification. It’s a nostalgic throwback with a luxurious twist—perfect for summer brunches.
Juniper Bloom – DoubleTree by Hilton, Goa Panjim
A floral-forward sip that celebrates gin’s botanical soul—elderflower liqueur, rose water, lemon juice, and tonic come together in a drink that’s as fragrant as a coastal garden at dusk.
The Pinklet by Beefeater
Playful and punchy, The Pinklet is a straight-up sip of summer. Beefeater’s strawberry-infused gin meets fresh lime and a hint of sugar, served neat and garnished with a strawberry. It’s bright, juicy, and delightfully pink—a perfect aperitif for your World Gin Day line-up.
Amalfi Settantacinque by Malfy Gin
This citrus-forward stunner shakes Malfy Con Limone with fresh clementine and lemon juice before being topped with Perrier-Jouët Champagne. The lemon twist and star anise garnish elevate the aromatics. Crisp, bubbly, and utterly elegant, it’s the cocktail equivalent of golden hour on the Amalfi coast.
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Shy & Demure – Easy Tiger by Boraan
This vibrant pour surprises with a sultry blend of gin, Campari, goji berries, and coconut. It’s sweet, bitter, and slightly tropical—ideal for those who like their drinks layered with complexity and character.
Purple Haze – Mercii, Mumbai
Mercii brings a burst of colour and botanicals to World Gin Day with this striking blend of Tanqueray, lavender, and butterfly pea tea, finished with tonic. Visually stunning and softly floral, it’s a cocktail as Instagrammable as it is drinkable.
Wasabi Punch – Mirage, Mumbai
A daring creation for adventurous palates—wasabi marmalade, coconut liqueur, sesame oil, and gin unite in this savory, spicy surprise. Think Japanese pantry meets tropical cocktail bar.
Kumaoni Highball by Kumaon & I Gin
Inspired by the Himalayan terroir, this cocktail combines Kumaon & I gin with sencha peach cordial, prune-based verjuice, and soda, garnished with a delicate swipe of peach gel. It’s light, refined, and distinctly local.
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