Spirit × flavor
Mint Gin Cocktails — Data-Backed Ranking
16 Gin cocktails deliver a mint flavour profile in this data, led by Alexander's Sister Cocktail and Caruso.
Mint and gin work well together because the spirit acts as a carrier — it does not fight the flavor, it extends it. The drinks here either feature mint as the dominant note or use it as a counterpoint to the spirit's own character.
16Recipes reviewed
16Matching this guide
21.4gMedian sugar
333 kcalMedian calories
27.0%Median ABV
Best matching drinks
| # | Drink | Why it ranks | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander's Sister Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 222 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 2 | Caruso | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 367 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 3 | Creme de Gin Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 386 kcal | Any occasion |
| 4 | Derby | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 143 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 5 | Emerald Isle Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 234 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 6 | Fallen Angel Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 339 kcal | Any occasion |
| 7 | Gin Smash | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 152 kcal | Any occasion |
| 8 | Green Devil | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 339 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 9 | Green Fizz | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 326 kcal | Any occasion |
| 10 | Greenback | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 240 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 11 | Knock-Out Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 370 kcal | Any occasion |
| 12 | Monte Carlo Imperial Highball | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 355 kcal | Any occasion |
| 13 | The Laverstoke | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 280 kcal | Any occasion |
| 14 | Virgin | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 352 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 15 | Double Standard Sour | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe) | Any occasion |
| 16 | Green Dragon Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe) | Any occasion |
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Frequently asked questions
- What are mint gin cocktails?
- These are cocktails where gin is the primary spirit and mint is a confirmed primary flavor tag in WhatDrink data. The list is filtered — not all gin cocktails are mint.
- What does a mint gin cocktail taste like?
- The mint character comes from ingredients that complement gin's natural profile. The specific taste depends on the recipe, but the combination appears frequently enough in WhatDrink data to represent a recognized flavor direction for gin.
- Why does mint work well with gin?
- Gin and mint tend to reinforce rather than clash with each other. The specific mechanism depends on the recipe, but the pairing is common enough in WhatDrink data to be a recognized pattern.
- Are all gin cocktails mint?
- No. This list is filtered to show only drinks where mint is a confirmed primary flavor tag. Many gin cocktails go in entirely different flavor directions.
- How many mint gin cocktails are on this page?
- This page shows 16 drinks matching both the spirit and flavor criteria in WhatDrink data.
- When should I drink a mint gin cocktail?
- Mint gin cocktails tend to suit specific occasions — check the occasion tags on individual recipe pages for guidance on timing and setting.
- Can I make a mint gin cocktail at home?
- Most gin cocktails use accessible ingredients. Click through to any recipe on this page for a full ingredient list and preparation steps.