We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Best Gin for Mixing Classic Cocktails? (2026)

For the at-home mixologist, it can be difficult to figure out exactly how to stock your bar cart. Not everyone looking to whip up classic cocktails has the luxury of stocking several bottles of a spirit to experiment with. So if you have to commit to just one expression to cater to a wide range of drinks, which gin should you reach for? Gin is always distilled with juniper berries, but distilleries are free to add in other adjuncts such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, or citrus peel. The article We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Best Gin for Mixing Classic Cocktails? (2026) appeared first on VinePair.