Gin challenges even vodka for its cocktail versatility, and as the leading spirit in vintage cocktail books there are plenty of great gin-based cocktails...
Wow what I great list. I’ve got a couple I need to try in here. Last year I made it my mission to introduce that Southside to local bartenders (I think I called it a Southside Fizz to avoid scaring anyone). That went pretty well. Lots didn’t have Chartreuse on hand… maybe this year I’ll try for a Basil Smash and see how it goes!