By Barfecto Staff

22/08/2020

Whether you’ve run out of tonic or just want to mix-up your mixers, there’s plenty of ways to drink gin beyond the standard G&T. But before you go splashing some Fanta in there, Whitley Neill Gin’s global ambassador, Devin Tomlinson has shared his favourite combos.

Gin, lime, soda

Vodka doesn’t own the rights to soda and lime. In fact, this duo work particularly well with gin, as they allow all the subtle botanical notes to shine. “Perfect for health and calorie-conscience consumers, the juniper-forward hit of a London dry-style gin perfectly complements a citrus palate,” says Tomlinson. “Add a fresh squeeze of lemon or lime and top with well-carbonated soda for a truly refreshing beverage.”

Ginsecco

You heard it here first, gin with Prosecco is set to be the next big thing in the drink scene, predicts Tomlinson. “Through my international travels I’ve seen a huge resurgence of brunch culture in places like Dubai, London and New York, which has opened up the door for light and flavourful drinks like ginsecco,” he said. “It works beautifully with high strength, high flavour gins similar to the famous cocktail, the French 75.”

Gin & ginger beer

This is a huge favourite among cocktail-loving consumers who are starting to experiment with gin mixes, says Tomlinson. “A classic gin with its high coriander, cassia bark and juniper profiles pairs perfectly with the spicy notes in ginger beer.” Turn it into a gin Moscow Mule with a squeeze of fresh lime and a sprig of clapped mint.

Gin & juice

Vodka has traditionally been the base spirit for juice, however, gin’s complex bouquet of botanicals add an extra dimension of flavour. “Being a very versatile and occasion-based spirit, gin makes a perfect pairing with fresh fruit juices. For the perfect tropical gin and juice pairing, I would recommend an equal mix of gin and freshly pressed orange and grapefruit juice, with fresh slices of fruit to serve.”

Gin & earl grey tea

If tonic is not your cup of tea, earl grey just might be. While it does sound a little desperate, earl grey tea has very complementary aromatics to gin. For best results, steep the tea for two hours, and serve on ice with lemon and sugar to taste.

Disclaimer: This article first appeared on delicious.com.au

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