As a Gin and Tonic girl, I have an affection for quality tonics and an affinity with the Premium brand FeverTree. However I find drinking more than a few tonics to be quite drying and I often like to switch out to other drinks. Which is where the new mixer revolution comes in!
The new mixer revolution
Multiple brands are now vying with FeverTree for market share in the tonic space, including Schweppes up-ing its game to enter the premium bracket. FeverTree itself has expanded its range and even launched a cola this summer. Then there are the non-tonic mixers that actually work well with gin, instead of the traditional gin and tonic… so where to start?
Tonics
I decided to start with the classic tonic mixer, this is no longer simple, with such a selection out there:
FeverTree
Now I am a FeverTree fan and their range of classic Indian Tonic, Light Tonic, Aromatic Tonic, Lemon Tonic and Mediterranean Tonic has all bases covered. So what else is out there?
Mews and Elderflower tonic – a refreshing combination
Double Dutch
The Double Dutch range of tonics
Adnams Copper House gin with the Double Dutch new tonics
East Imperial
The East Imperial Family – image from the East Imperial website
Schweppes Premium
Schweppes Premium mixers – image from Schweppes website
Tonic Maison
Mix it up yourself with tonic syrup
Other mixers
If you don’t like gin and tonics, or particularly just don’t like tonic, then perhaps you need to try a different mixer.. I find that a lot of people who ‘don’t like gin’ actually don’t like the bitter taste of quinine in tonic. Get around this by mixing it up!
Newton’s appl fizzics
Basically like a grown up version of Appletiser! However served with the Adnams Copper House gin it makes a refreshing alternative that complements the hibiscus and other botanicals. Take it one step further with a spring of mint and you have a refreshing long summer drink/cocktail that I guarantee would have most people agreeing they liked ‘gin this way’!
Ginger Ale
er yes FeverTree again – other brands are available!
Funkin Cocktail mixers
Just add gin – I don’t need more persuading than that!
Bottle Green sparkling presse
A cracking combination – FEW citrus heavy Breakfast gin and the Ginger & Lemongrass sparkling presse from Bottle Green
The verdict
With so many new mixers to choose from – from those aimed at gin, to those that just happen to work really well with it, you are spoilt for choice. So what are you going to choose now?
Let me know if you are inspired by the new mixer revolution like me and keep me informed as to new drink combinations you come across!
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