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When it comes to gin nowadays, you’re spoilt for choice!
You might be surprised to know that there are some stern requirements for a beverage to be considered gin by law. These include:
Even with all of those requirements, gin has had a resurgence in recent years and has become the nation’s second favourite spirit!
In our guide, we’re going to go through the best mixers for gin and what flavours they work well with.
If you’re not much of a gin drinker, we have plenty of other spirits and liqueurs available in our store, including Scotch whisky and a range of vodkas.
Was there ever a more iconic duo than gin and tonic? This drink has been a favourite among Brits for centuries, and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon.
This simple combination is not only a favourite but was even declared to have “saved more Englishmen’s lives, and minds, than all the doctors in the Empire,” by the great Winston Churchill.
Shaken or stirred? Anyone who’s a fan of cold hard cocktails will know how to make a martini, so it’s no wonder that vermouth made it into our list.
Vermouth is an aromatized fortified wine, flavoured with various botanicals which mix marvellously with those in gin. There’s a reason that 007 favours this beverage, after all.
If you want to add a little bit of spice to your gin, then the perfect mixer for you is ginger beer.
Although usually used with rum and lime, ginger beer is a brilliant mixer for any spiced or winter gins as it will bring out all the lovely botanicals like cinnamon and orange.
This warming mixer is also a perfect addition to Old Amersham Pink Gin Rhubarb & Elderflower.
What a way to start the day. At first glance, putting gin in your tea may seem outrageous, but when you break it down, you’ll be wondering why you haven’t done it sooner! The botanicals in both the gin and the tea play off of one another beautifully to create a Great British beverage.
And the best part? It can be enjoyed hot or cold making it a perfect accompaniment to UK weather.
Considering that gin is commonly garnished with either a lemon or lime wedge, it should be no surprise that a citrus mixer made it on our list. In fact, gin and citrus go so well together that a vast variety of citrus flavoured gins are available, including blood orange and grapefruit.
If you’re not a bitter lemon fan, you can just as easily substitute it for lemonade for a crisp, refreshing beverage.
If you’re someone who wants to appreciate the fine flavours of gin without counting calories, then soda water is the perfect mixer for you. With countless flavours available, the possibilities are endless!
But this is nothing new, back in the 1920’s, the drink of choice for Bright Young Things was a Gin Rickey – two measures of gin topped up with soda water and a squeeze of fresh lime.
As with soda water, there are countless possibilities for flavour combinations when you’re mixing gin and fruit juice.
If you want something bitter, try lemon or lime juice. For something a little more savoury, try gin with tomato juice and a little Worcestershire Sauce to make a Red Snapper. Or, if you just want something sweet to drink, why not try gin with apple juice and just a little honey for a refreshing summery drink.
When it comes to gin, the possibilities are endless. If you’ve decided to give one of these mixers a try but can’t decide which gin is best, why not check out our blog.
Sometimes the evening or afternoon calls for a classic and crisp gin and tonic. The winning combination of flavours is a favourite for those with an acquired taste.
We’re exploring an impressive selection of gins that will have you enquiring for more. If gin isn’t your tipple of choice then we also have a range of vodka for sale online at Havana House.
We’re starting our must-have selection off with the classic Monkey 47. This beautifully crafted gin is composed of 47 botanicals, such as hawthorn berries, grains of paradise and dog rose.
Once you’ve had your first sip, you won’t be surprised by Monkey 47’s perfect serve. The gin’s complex composure is intended to be appreciated served neat over ice. But that doesn’t mean you can still enjoy the gin paired with some refreshing tonic.
A unique gin that will capture your curiosity. Dr Squid Gin is beautifully encased in a copper engraved flask that expresses the surrounding wildlife, folklore and history of the Cornish area that the gin is distilled in.
The Penzance based Pocket Full of Stones distillery has chosen some peculiar botanicals to infuse this impressive gin. One particular ingredient that comes to mind is their innovative idea of adding authentic squid ink to the mix.
The packaging may serve an aesthetic quality while enjoying the general experience of gin, but when serving Dr Squid Gin you’ll also notice that it will pour out black, and will then turn pink; it’s quite the conversational piece!
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin is distilled with 31 botanicals, 22 of which are hand-foraged, local to the home of this adored drink. The gin is infused with the delicate qualities of bark, seeds, peels and more. These ingredients are what craft the layered complexity of this fine infusion.
Tarquin Leadbetter, a Cordon Bleu trained chef, established the first Cornish distillery for over 100 years and created the Tarquin’s handcrafted gin we know and love today.
The gin’s experimental journey has been refined to 12 specially selected botanicals. Some of these are foraged from Tarquin’s very own back garden, where others are sourced from the other end of the world.
This mysteriously named gin is named after a spring-fed lake in the surrounding area of the Silent Gin Distillers. The lake inspired the months of experimentation that went into crafting Silent Pool Gin.
They incorporate a unique four-stage process that controls the quality and flavour of the gin with delicate precision. The botanicals that influence the flavours include liquorice root, cassia bark and orris.
In need of a drink? you can have a look through our great range of gins available on our online store! We’re sure you’ll find something to quench your thirst.
Christmas is the time of year that many of us like to indulge a little more than we perhaps would normally. Throughout the festive period, large amounts of food and drink are consumed in the name of celebration, often in the company of family and friends. As much as many of us enjoy the tradition of Christmas, such as mulled wine and chestnuts, perhaps this year could be the year to spice things up a little and try some new festive beverages? Here, we’ve picked out some of our favourite seasonal sips for you to try, many of which are easy to make at home!
For your benefit, we have split this article into alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, so that even if you’re the designated driver, you can partake in the festive spirit, without the spirits!
This classic Italian cocktail can be spiced up with winter flavours to fit the festive theme. This requires some preparation as you’ll need to create infused gin. For this recipe, zest two oranges and add into a saucepan with 100g of caster sugar, four cloves, two fresh bay leaves, a stick of cinnamon and one star anise. Boil this lightly for roughly 8–10 minutes until a syrup is formed and then leave to cool. Once cooled, pour the syrup into a glass bottle and pour in 500ml of Bombay sapphire gin, shake well and store for at least a week to allow for infusion. Make sure to strain this mix before using to make the Negroni cocktails.
Punch is a party staple and uses one of our favourite drinks, whisky! To make a Christmassy take of this classic, all you need to do is mix the ingredients together and refrigerate them in a jug for 2-3 hours before serving. Recommended measurements as follows: 75ml clementine juice, 150ml Benedictine liqueur, 225ml good quality Scotch whisky (or cognac), 300ml cranberry juice, the seeds of one vanilla pod, one thinly sliced clementine and the optional addition of three sour cherries.
This is fast becoming a Christmas favourite with gin’s popularity continuing to rise. Our method and ingredients will serve four people, to make more, simply double the ingredients. For this festive treat, divide 100ml of gin between four heatproof cups. Then add 400ml of apple juice to a saucepan, along with half of a sliced lemon, one bay leaf, four cloves, two lightly crushed cardamom pods, one cinnamon stick, three juniper berries, half teaspoon coriander seeds and one teaspoon of runny honey. Heat this mix gently until simmering then strain into a jug. Pour this into the gin and stir gently.
It’s the time of year that coffee drinkers love, with their favourite coffee chains offering limited edition Christmas varieties of their favourite hot drinks. However, if you’re looking to make things a little more interesting and don’t fancy pouring straight spirit into your to-go cup, then this coffee cocktail is perfect! For this recipe, you’ll need 110ml of strong coffee, 40ml of amaretto liqueur, 40ml of coffee liqueur, 30ml of butterscotch schnapps, 30ml of crème de cocoa, and fresh whipped cream and grated chocolate to garnish. This can be served hot or cold over ice, and simply needs combining in a glass before garnishing.
Tarquin’s have crafted a specific niche for themselves within the flavoured gin market, creating bold and exciting flavours that delight and astound in equal measure. Their Christmas offering is equally tasty as it incorporates flavours of dried fig, clementines, spices and a dash of sherry. You could choose to incorporate this into your seasonal cocktails, or simply have with lemonade. Overall, a sweet Christmassy treat for the festive season.
If you’re drinking teetotal this Christmas, then this festive sip is perfect! A simple recipe that doesn’t require much preparation, this tasty mulled drink is certainly a crowd pleaser! Simply add 500ml pomegranate juice, 25g of caster sugar, a handful of frozen blackberries and 250ml of apple juice into a saucepan. Then, add one cinnamon stick, one star anise, four cloves, three black peppercorns and one orange cut into quarters, heating until simmering gently.
For the devout coffee drinkers, we’ve included an SFW option too! This tasty beverage is an ideal morning or evening drink and brings a nice twist to the various festive coffee options. You’ll need four tablespoons of ground coffee, one small cinnamon stick, two pitted dates, one pinch of ground nutmeg, two cloves and one strip of orange zest. For this recipe, you’ll need a cafetiere. Put the ground coffee, dates and cinnamon stick in the cafetiere along with the ground nutmeg, cloves and orange zest. Pour over 400ml of boiling water and mix with a spoon, allowing to steep for roughly four minutes. Push down the plunger and serve in small coffee cups.
Which of these festive drinks will you be trying this Christmas? Perhaps pair them with a tasty Cuban cigar? Check out our range of cigars online or for more information on drinks and cigars, check out our blog!
Gin has experienced an unlikely rise in popularity in recent years and it now plays a major role in the mainstream lifestyle of men and women of all ages. From an association with alcoholic writers and its role as a preventative for malaria, the spirit has gone from strength to strength, and it is perhaps, in part, a result of its versatility that makes it the tipple of choice for so many. Whether you’re a fan of all kinds of gin and want to expand your knowledge or you’re hoping to impress family, friends and significant others with your extensive knowledge of gin-based cocktails, we’ve created the ultimate guide for you to learn from.
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