15 Gin-Based Cocktails That Aren't a Gin and Tonic

Think of this cucumber-mint sipper as the gin lover's answer to the mojito.

Full disclosure: this cocktail includes both gin and tonic, but take one sip of it and you'll forgive us for including it. While it's technically a variation on that classic highball, the addition of limoncello and a bitter orange aperitif transforms it into a distinctly different drink.

For a brunch option that breaks free from the Bloody Mary and mimosa mold, try the Ramos gin fizz, a New Orleans-bred beauty.

How you take your martini is certainly a matter of personal preference — there's no right answer, per se. That said, we're particularly partial to this take from famed bartender Jim Meehan, which pairs gin with a generous dose of vermouth, hence the "wet" descriptor.

If floral flavors aren't your thing, the aviation probably isn't the drink for you. On the other hand, if you're fond of St-Germain, that delicate elderflower liqueur, or have been known to enjoy a rose macaron, this crème-de-violette-enhanced Prohibition-era drink might just tickle your fancy.

Sage, citrus, gin, and elderflower liqueur meld into a smooth, sophisticated drink that feels appropriate year-round.

Fresh celery juice's refreshing herbaceous notes elevate the classic southside to a pitch-perfect, slightly savory cocktail. Don't have a juicer? Make a trip to your local juice bar and acquire it there.

We're ardent French 75 fans around these parts, so naturally we've tried nearly every twist on the elegant and effervescent beverage. Our current favorite: this amped-up (it has twice the gin) honey-sweetened iteration.