There’s something about gin that just makes it the perfect spirit for classic cocktails. Perhaps it’s the botanical flavor that can be so varied depending on the type of gin used. Or maybe it’s the fact that gin is relatively light and refreshing, making it ideal for warm weather drinking.

Whatever the reason, gin is a mainstay of many classic cocktails. Here are a few of our favorites:

The Gin and Tonic is perhaps the most well-known gin cocktail. It’s …