Gin Cocktails
Easy gin cocktail recipes made with our small-batch Humdinger gin, distilled in Geraldine. From timeless classics like the Martini and Negroni to fresh, fruit-forward twists, every recipe has simple steps, the right measures and serving tips — so you can mix something special at home.
Mulled Sloe Gin — Humdinger NZ Sloe Gin gently warmed with apple, elderflower and winter spices. A cosy, fragrant cold-weather serve.
The Pink on Pink — Humdinger Pink Gin with Barkers Pink Grapefruit & Lemon syrup and soda. Zesty, fruity and sparkling: summer in a glass.
The Bittersweet — Humdinger Citrus Gin with Barkers Blood Orange syrup and soda. Bright, sparkling and balanced with natural bitters.
The Oasis — Humdinger Dry Gin with Barkers Apple & Elderflower and soda. Crisp, floral and lightly sparkling: a true taste of Geraldine.
The Sloe Gin Fizz — Humdinger NZ Sloe Gin with lemon, simple syrup and soda. Light, sparkling and juicy: our festival favourite.
The Cherry Bramble — Humdinger Dry Gin with lemon and soda, finished with a cherry liqueur cascade. Crisp, fruity and refreshing.
The Sloegroni — Humdinger Dry and Sloe Gin with Campari and sweet vermouth. A rich, berry-forward twist on the classic Negroni.
The Cherry Gin Martini — Humdinger Cherry Gin Liqueur with dry vermouth. Smooth, fruity and refined: an elegant evening sipper.
A classic gin Martini made with Humdinger Dry Gin and dry vermouth — crisp, elegant and effortlessly simple. Here's how to make it at home.
The classic Negroni — equal parts Humdinger Dry Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. Bittersweet and balanced, with a Barrel Aged Gin twist for depth.
The Bees Knees — Humdinger Citrus Gin, fresh lemon and honey shaken into a bright, smooth, naturally sweet classic. Simple and delicious.
The Floradora — Humdinger Pink Gin with lime, grenadine and ginger ale. Bright, fizzy and berry-kissed, it's a refreshing pink gin highball.
The Gimlet — Humdinger Dry Gin with fresh lime and tonic for a crisp, zesty twist on the timeless classic. Simple and refreshing.
The Foghorn — Humdinger Citrus Gin, fresh lime and ginger beer. Zesty, spicy and refreshing: the botanical gin answer to a Mule.
The perfect Gin & Tonic, made simple — choose your Humdinger gin, match the tonic and garnish, then try easy twists like the Sonic or Spanish-style G&T.