Belonging to the Daisy family of drinks, the Gin Daisy shakes gin with lemon juice, sugar, and grenadine and pours the result over ice in an old-fashioned glass, finished with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice. The Daisy template — spirit, citrus, sweetener, and grenadine — yields a bright, coral-tinted drink that sets the gin's botanicals against balanced sweet and sour elements, landing at around 12 percent alcohol by volume. As one of the original cocktail-family templates, it occupies a foundational place from which many later drinks descend.
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Gin Daisy
原料
- Gin 2 oz
- Lemon Juice 1 oz
- Sugar 1/2 tsp superfine
- Grenadine 1/2 tsp
- Maraschino cherry 1
- Orange 1
调制步骤
In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the gin, lemon juice, sugar, and grenadine. Shake well. Pour into an old-fashioned glass and garnish with the cherry and the orange slice.
金黛西是属于雏菊系列鸡尾酒的经典饮品，将杜松子酒与柠檬汁、糖和石榴糖浆摇晃后倒入装有冰块的老式杯中，以樱桃和橙子装饰。雏菊配方——烈酒、柑橘、甜味剂和石榴糖浆——产生明亮的珊瑚色饮品，将杜松子酒的植物香气与甜酸元素平衡。这是最初的鸡尾酒家族模板之一。
History & Origins
The Daisy cocktail family dates to the 19th century and is documented in Jerry Thomas's 1876 bartending guide 'The Bar-Tender's Guide.' The original recipe used yellow chartreuse as the sweetener; grenadine became the standard adaptation in the 20th century. The Margarita is widely believed to have evolved from the Tequila Daisy, illustrating the template's lasting influence.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: juniper and gin botanicals with bright lemon citrus and a sweet pomegranate-cherry note from the grenadine. Palate: tart and citrus-forward with lemon acidity balanced by the grenadine's sweetness and the gin's herbal complexity. Finish: dry, slightly sweet, and botanical with lingering citrus and a cherry note.
Pro Tip
Shake vigorously to fully integrate the grenadine with the lemon juice, as grenadine has a tendency to settle — and garnish with both the cherry and orange slice as specified for the traditional presentation.
使用的技法
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a Gin Daisy?
A Gin Daisy is made with gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and grenadine (or another red liqueur), shaken with ice and strained into a goblet or stemmed glass, often topped with a splash of soda or sparkling water. The grenadine adds both color and fruity sweetness, producing a pink-hued cocktail that is tart, refreshing, and visually appealing.
What cocktail family does the Gin Daisy belong to?
The Daisy is one of the foundational categories of classic cocktail making, defined by a spirit, citrus juice, sweetener, and a small quantity of a flavorful modifier such as grenadine or a liqueur. The Margarita is widely considered a Daisy variant — its name literally translates to 'daisy' in Spanish — making the Gin Daisy the direct gin-based ancestor of one of the world's most popular cocktails.
How should a Gin Daisy be garnished?
Traditional garnishes for a Gin Daisy include a citrus wheel, a maraschino cherry, or a small sprig of fresh herbs. Since the cocktail has a rosy pink color from the grenadine, a garnish that contrasts — such as a green mint sprig or a dehydrated citrus wheel — can be visually striking. Some versions are served in a metal cup over crushed ice to maintain the drink's chill longer.
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