Taste profile
Strong, light, balanced, and smooth.
GinMediumHighball glass
Cocktail guide
Dragonfly
Dragonfly combines Gin, Ginger Ale, Lime in a ordinary drink served in a highball glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for summer patio, date night.
Quick fact
Dragonfly is usually served as a ordinary drink in a highball glass, and its identity is shaped by Gin, Ginger Ale, Lime.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1In a highball glass almost filled with ice cubes, combine the gin and ginger ale.
- 2Stir well.
- 3Garnish with the lime wedge.
Method
Stirred
Finish
Usually finished with Lime.
Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Dragonfly is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Gin, Ginger Ale, Lime.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Highball glass
Method
Stirred
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Flavor & pairing
Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Gin, Ginger Ale, Lime. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving & context
Serve in a highball glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Dragonfly sits comfortably in the gin cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
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Dragonfly is usually served as a ordinary drink in a highball glass, and its identity is shaped by Gin, Ginger Ale, Lime.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Gin
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Highball glass
Method
Stirred
Garnish
Usually finished with Lime.
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