Volume 4

From the Keep ’Em Coming Back books

Behind the Bar

This page is a practical extension of Volume 4. The book explains the reasoning; this resource helps put it to work.

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Gin drink recipes

26 structured recipes with ingredients, methods, glassware, bartender notes, and venue guidance.

Illustration of Aviation
GinModerate

Aviation

Floral, tart, lightly cherry

ShakeSour
Illustration of Bee's Knees
GinModerate

Bee's Knees

Honeyed, bright, botanical

ShakeSour
Illustration of Bramble
GinModerate

Bramble

Berry-rich, tart, refreshing

ShakeSour
Illustration of Dry Martini
GinModerate

Dry Martini

Dry, botanical, crisp

StirSpirit-Forward
Illustration of French 75
GinModerate

French 75

Bubbly, citrusy, elegant

ShakeSpritz & Low-ABV
Illustration of Gibson
GinModerate

Gibson

Dry, botanical, savory

StirSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Gimlet
GinModerate

Gimlet

Tart, clean, botanical

ShakeSour
Illustration of Gin Buck
GinFast

Gin Buck

Gingery, botanical, bright

BuildHighball
Illustration of Gin Fizz
GinModerate

Gin Fizz

Light, tart, sparkling

ShakeCollins & Fizz
Illustration of Gin Rickey
GinFast

Gin Rickey

Dry, tart, refreshing

BuildHighball
Illustration of Gin and Tonic
GinFast

Gin and Tonic

Bitter, botanical, refreshing

BuildHighball
Illustration of Last Word
GinModerate

Last Word

Herbal, tart, complex

ShakeSour
Illustration of London Mule
GinFast

London Mule

Spicy, botanical, refreshing

BuildHighball
Illustration of Martinez
GinModerate

Martinez

Herbal, lightly sweet, botanical

StirSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Negroni
GinModerate

Negroni

Bitter, herbal, orange-forward

StirSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Pegu Club
GinModerate

Pegu Club

Citrusy, dry, aromatic

ShakeSour
Illustration of Southside
GinModerate

Southside

Minty, bright, botanical

ShakeSour
Illustration of Tom Collins
GinModerate

Tom Collins

Tall, tart, refreshing

ShakeCollins & Fizz
Illustration of Vesper
GinModerate

Vesper

Strong, dry, citrus-aromatic

StirSpirit-Forward
Illustration of White Lady
GinModerate

White Lady

Citrusy, dry, botanical

ShakeSour

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Responsible-service and recipe disclaimer

21+ educational reference.

Recipes are general bar-service references, not legal, medical, food-safety, TABC, insurance, or regulatory advice. Specifications, brands, allergens, alcohol strength, and laws vary.

Venues and bartenders must verify every ingredient and house specification, measure pours, disclose allergens, refuse unlawful or unsafe service, and follow applicable laws and responsible-service procedures.