RAISE your glass – it’s World Gin Day.
And with some tasty no-alcohol versions now easy to find, everyone can enjoy a tipple to celebrate.
These ideas for gin-based cocktails, spritzers and coolers are just the tonic.
MIX IT UP: Those in the know have wised up to changing their mixer to make the most of their drink.
Try the Dutch Garden cooler recipe from doubledutchdrinks.com.
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Fill your glass with ice, add 50ml gin, squeeze in lime juice and top with Double Dutch Cucumber and Watermelon mixer, then stir.
Skipping alcohol? Use a non-alcoholic gin.
Gordon’s one is £15 at Sainsbury’s or £10 for Nectar card holders, while Clean Co Clean G non-alcoholic gin is down from £16 to £12 at Morrisons.
MED TO MEASURE: Give the classic G&T a holiday vibe with the Spanish-style gin and tonic recipe at realfood.tesco.com.
Half-fill four balloon glasses with ice cubes, then add 50ml of gin to each.
Add a couple of pink grapefruit slices, a few strips of orange peel and thyme sprigs, followed by a pitted queen olive.
Top up each glass with tonic water.
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If you want to keep your local gin for yourself, buy a cheaper supermarket version to share with pals.
For an award-winning gin at a great price, you don’t have to travel further than your local Aldi.
Its Haysmith’s Rhubarb and Ginger Gin, £14.99, scored a Gold Outstanding at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in March.
GIN, GIN: To get your fill of spritzers, coolers and cocktails, The Gin & Rum Festival is touring the UK from now until September with more than 120 tipples to try.
Today it’s in Leeds, moving to Lincoln next Saturday. Tickets cost from £11 at eventbrite.co.uk.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability
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