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Gin and Tonic is So Now

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Let spring cocktail season beGin with the iconic G&T

Crisp, clean and smooth, a gin and tonic is the ultimate spring sipper. The popular British cocktail may have been invented almost 200 years ago ⏤ as the official off-duty drink for British soldiers ⏤ but it’s still the ideal choice for toasting the end of a workday. 

 

Thanks to juniper berries and other botanicals like citrus peel, coriander and cardamom that give gin its refreshingly unique taste, this versatile spirit makes simple mixed drinks shine. Just add a splash of tonic or soda, some ice and a favourite garnish, and you have an impressive instant cocktail.

 

Whether you choose a classic juniper-forward London Dry gin or a fresh take on the original infused with juicy flavours of Rangpur lime, Seville oranges or summer berries, the G&T offers a perfect recipe to celebrate the start of the weekend ⏤ and the beginning of a new cocktail season.


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Mixing and pairing ideas from Food & Drink

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DIY Gin and Tonic

Create your own fresh take on the classic G&T with traditional London Dry or flavoured gin and your favourite garnishes.

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Pink Gin Fizz

Light and lively, this pretty, pink cocktail adds a tart, new twist to the Gin Fizz with a splash of lemonade.

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Watermelon, Cucumber and Burrata Salad

A colourful mix of cucumber, melon and fresh Italian cheese makes a refreshing starter for spring brunch, served with a G&T.