Our favourite thing is drinking gin, but when we’re not, we’re talking about it. And we’re in good company—poets, playwrights and cultural icons have all raised a glass and waxed lyrical about this juniper-laced spirit. So, if you’re looking for the perfect quote to accompany your next cocktail, we’ve got you covered.
Say it, sip it—here are some of the best quotes about drinking gin, paired with classic drinks to match the mood.
ALL GIN COCKTAILS
Crisp, classic, and the ultimate refresher, the Gin & Tonic is the ultimate iconic gin cocktail. Originally created as a way to make quinine (a malaria treatment) more palatable, it’s since become a go-to for easy, everyday elegance. Add a lemon and orange wheel, and you’ve got the perfect balance of bitter, botanical and bright.
“The only time I ever enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin in the steam iron.”
Phyllis Diller
Tall, fizzy and effortlessly cool, the Tom Collins is what you pour when you need a little refreshment (or a distraction from chores). A blend of gin, lemon, sugar and soda water, it’s bright and bubbly. A classic drink that’s long been a favourite.
“Martinis are the only American invention as perfect as a sonnet.”
H. L. Mencken
The Dry Martini is the pinnacle of gin cocktails—just vermouth, gin and an olive or a twist. It’s a cocktail that requires balance, so don’t take Thurber’s advice quite literally! There’s also plenty of Martini variations you can stir and shake to make it your own.
“The proper union of gin and vermouth is a great and sudden glory; it is one of the happiest marriages on earth and one of the shortest lived.”
Bernard DeVoto
Aside from the Martini, there are a few other vermouth and gin drinks to sip as you quote DeVoto. And none is more unforgettable than the Negroni. A perfect balance of gin, sweet vermouth and Camparo. DeVoto’s words ring true—the first sip is pure magic, the last arrives all too soon.
“My main ambition as a gardener is to water my orange trees with gin. Then all I have to do is squeeze the juice into a glass.”
W.C. Fields
Bring citrus and gin together with a Blood Orange Metropolitan, a drink W.C. Fields would be proud of. Made with gin, lime, cranberry juice and orange liqueur, it’s a bold, tangy take on a classic Cosmopolitan. Fields might not have managed gin-infused oranges, but this cocktail comes close.
“Gin is the most misunderstood of all spirits. It has nothing to do with melancholy. It has nothing to do with Mother’s Ruin. It is, quite simply, the elixir of life.”
Jonathan Ray
A modern classic, the Bramble is a seriously good drink that has all the flavours of a British summer. Made with gin, lemon juice, sugar and freshly picked blackberries, it’s fruity, fresh and undeniably stylish. The perfect proof that gin is anything but ruinous.
“Gin is proof that good things come in small glasses.”
Unknown
Light, fizzy, and effortlessly elegant, the Gin Fizz is all about keeping things fun and fresh. A mix of gin, lemon, sugar, and soda, it’s an easygoing classic that suits any occasion. Proof that sometimes, less really is more.
From timeless classics to bold twists, gin has inspired some of the best drinks—and the best quotes—of all time. So next time you raise a glass, pair it with the perfect words and a cocktail that suits the moment.
Cheers!
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