Dragonfly
The Dragonfly is a medium gin highball, sweet and herbal on the palate. Stirred and served in a highball glass.
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 81 out of 100
- Bitter
- 12 out of 100
- Herbal
- 64 out of 100
- Boozy
- 30 out of 100
How to make a Dragonfly
To make a Dragonfly, stir with ice and strain into a highball glass: 1½ oz gin and 4 oz ginger ale. Garnish with lime.
You'll need
- Gin1½ oz
- Ginger ale4 oz
- Limegarnish
Instructions
- 1
Pour gin into a mixing glass (any sturdy glass works).
- 2
Fill it with ice.
- 3
Stir for 20-30 seconds, until the outside is cold to the touch.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Top with ginger ale.
- 6
Give it one gentle stir.
- 7
Garnish with a lime wheel.
Why stir? Gin is clear, so a gentle stir over ice chills and dilutes it without clouding the drink.
Dragonfly questions
What does a Dragonfly taste like?
Mostly sweet and herbal. It's a medium drink at about 9% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Dragonfly?
About 9% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
Can I make Dragonflys in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz gin in a jug and chill it. Add 6⅔ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from stirring. Top each glass with ginger ale as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Dragonfly in?
A highball glass.