ginbased

Ginbased is a term used to describe beverages whose primary alcoholic component is gin. In cocktails and mixed drinks, a ginbased drink is one in which gin provides the largest share of the alcohol and, in many cases, the defining flavor. The term is commonly used in recipe collections, menus, and product labeling to distinguish gin-centered drinks from those built around other base spirits such as vodka, rum, or whiskey.

Gin, a distilled spirit flavored with botanicals—most notably juniper—serves as the base in ginbased drinks. Typical components include a measure of gin, a complementary mixer or liqueur, and sometimes garnishes or citrus. The flavor profile of ginbased drinks ranges from crisp and botanical to rich and bitter, depending on the recipe and the balance of botanicals, citrus, and other aromatics. The overall strength of the finished drink varies with dilution and ingredients, but ginbased cocktails are generally designed to highlight the gin as the primary flavor.

Common examples of ginbased cocktails include the Martini, Gimlet, Tom Collins, Gin Fizz, Aviation, and Negroni. Some drinks, like the French 75 or the Singapore Sling, also rely on gin as the principal spirit but incorporate a broader mix of flavors. The category is fluid and can overlap with regional or historical styles, such as London Dry or Old Tom gin configurations, which influence the drink’s character.

In practice, ginbased is used more as a descriptive label than as a formal classification, helping bartenders, writers, and readers identify drinks where gin is the central ingredient. See also gin, cocktails, and base spirit classifications.