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The best variations on a classic Gin and Tonic recipe

The G&T is as classic as it gets. Exceptional, natural botanicals served with light, bubbling fizz. Is there anything better?

 

Whilst you can’t beat our original Gin and Tonic recipe, we’ve found some fun ways to mix things up. From fruity flavored gins to extra fizzy serves. Plus a spritzer twist that turns the G&T from mixer to cocktail.

 

The simple pairing of Gin and Tonic means it’s super easy to make your own. So you really can’t go wrong. But if you’re after inspiration, here’s our favorite variations to get you started. There’s enough to sip all year long.

 

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SENCHA TEA GIN & TONIC

For a refined twist on the classic G&T, the Sencha Tea Gin & Tonic combines Beefeater 24’s botanical complexity with the delicate sweetness of green tea syrup.

Topped with tonic and garnished with lemon and mint, it’s a serene, flavorful serve that brings a calm sophistication to your glass.

RECIPE HERE
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GRAPEFRUIT GIN & TONIC

This Grapefruit Gin & Tonic is a bright, citrusy take on the classic serve, using our Beefeater Gin paired simply with tonic water and grapefruit juice.

A fresh slice of grapefruit brings out the gin’s juicy, bittersweet character and adds a pop of color to your glass. It’s perfect for fans of bold, refreshing flavor with a crisp finish.

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frozen gin and tonic

When the sun’s shining and the BBQs sizzling, there’s only one recipe you need. Meet the Frozen Gin and Tonic, or Ginita as we call it here at Beefeater. Super icy and super refreshing, this one is made for balmy days.

Grab your blender and blitz lemon juice, sugar syrup, and London Dry Gin with plenty of ice. Then simply top with tonic water and serve with a citrus garnish. It doesn’t get much better than that.

RECIPE HERE
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GIN SPRITZ

Move over G&T, it’s time to spritz things up. This classic gin cocktail is a little bit more elevated, a lot more fizzy and just as easy to make your own. 

The classic Gin Spritz recipe mixes light and fruity Lillet Blanc with Beefeater 24 Gin for an enhanced grapefruit flavor. Plus a pour of your favorite fizzy liquid, be it Champagne, soda water, or tonic. Garnish with a grapefruit slice and raspberries, and serve with plenty of ice.

RECIPE HERE
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peach & raspberry gin and tonic

If you’re feeling peachy, make sure to try our Peach and Raspberry Gin and Tonic. It’s fun, fruity, and a little cheeky – the ultimate summer cocktail recipe.

Peach and raspberry syrups are where you’ll get the drink’s sweetness. Mixed with Beefeater gin, bubbling tonic, and fresh fruit, it’s easy to make and packed with sunshine flavor. 

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lemon & elderflower spritz

Make the perfect springtime spritzer with this ultra fresh spin on a G&T. Using Beefeater gin, fresh lemon juice and elderflower cordial, the Lemon Spritz is as thirst quenching as it gets. 

Mix with Lillet Blanc for an extra hint of floral sweetness and top with cucumber tonic water to keep things light. The perfect mix of refreshing natural flavors.

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pink gin and tonic

If sweet and fruity is your vibe, Pink Gin is about to be your new favorite drink. Infused with rich, red strawberries, it’s a soft sweet twist on gin’s traditional botanical notes. And it’s an easy way to mix up a G&T.

In fact, the Pink Gin and Tonic is so popular, it’s a classic in its own right. Pour with your favorite tonic in a highball glass and enjoy your pink drink all summer long.

RECIPE HERE
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blood orange gin and tonic

Give a G&T a bold new makeover. This fruity variation is refreshing, sweet, and summery. With a colorful orange and basil garnish.

Blood orange has a distinctive sweet flavor that’s slightly more floral than your typical orange. This bittersweetness pairs perfectly with the botanics of Beefeater Gin. Get out a pitcher and make up a round.

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RHUBARB & CRANBERRY GIN and tonic

The G&T is a year round drink. But when it comes to the festive season, we love to make this seasonal flavored variation. 

Using our Beefeater gin, cranberry juice and rhubarb syrup, this one’s perfect for those who like things fruity and tart. A lime wheel garnish keeps things fresh with a dash of orange bitters to balance the sweetness.

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botanical gin and tonic

You don’t have to add much to mix up a G&T, and this botanical Gin and Tonic is proof. Made using Beefeater 24, this recipe is fresh, light, and sharp. An elevated take on the classic mixer.

The complex notes of our botanical flavoured premium gin are perfectly tasted with light tonic water. Whilst a grapefruit garnish heightens the drink’s tart taste.

RECIPE HERE

PINK GIN SPRITZ

Get ready for summer cocktail sessions with the Pink Gin Spritz. This delicious strawberry take on the classic gin spritz is perfectly refreshing and plenty fruity. 

Serve Beefeater Pink Strawberry Gin with aromatic tonic and Prosecco in a wine glass. A splash of elderflower cordial balances out the sweetness, whilst strawberry slices and a mint sprig create a fun and fragrant garnish.

RECIPE HERE

ZESTY GIN & TONIC

G&T variations don’t have to be complicated. As is the case with this Gin and Tonic with lemon, a simple yet satisfying take on the original recipe.

You can make this recipe with Beefeater London Dry Gin and Mediterranean-style tonic water for a light, fizzy finish. Garnish with a lemon wheel and sprig of lemon thyme to enhance the freshness.

looking for more cocktails?

Get more gin drink recipes to sip with, or without, tonic. Kick off with our favorite easy gin cocktails or find other simple pairings with our top gin mixers. We’ve got plenty to read whilst you get shaking, from the history of the Gin and Tonic to the ultimate gin garnish guide.

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