The great alcohol-free gin and tonic test
More and more ‘alcohol-free gins’ are appearing on the market, but are they any good? Together with Mr. Cocktail, we put them to the test. And as a bonus, we’re also including a delicious recipe for a vir’gin cocktail. Cheers!
Alcohol-free gin
In our previous video, we told you exactly what alcohol-free gin is – and why you aren’t actually allowed to call it that. In the video below, we take things a step further. We sniff seven alcohol-free gins (oops, breaking the law!) and select the tastiest one.
We do this by first tasting the different alcohol-free gins neat (of course, you don’t actually drink it neat; just like with gin, you add a mixer). Wondering which bottle to buy for a virgin G&T? Find out here which one comes out best in the test.
How to make a delicious alcohol-free gin and tonic
As you can see in the video, there are several alcohol-free gins that you can confidently stock at home. The price takes some getting used to, though, because at an average of twenty-four euros, alcohol-free gin isn’t cheap. But it is a great alternative if you’re the designated driver, pregnant, taking medication or simply don’t want alcohol but do want a delicious virgin cocktail. Seedlip has a slight edge for us because of its beautiful bottle. The drink is made in the same way as gin, with all kinds of botanicals distilled, but with an alcohol-free end result. A spirit – but one without the booze, in short. Ideal for a refreshing G&T and a clear head the next day.
Here’s what you need
• 50 ml Seedlip Garden
• 125 ml Fever-Tree Elderflower tonic
• optional: sweet peas (a handful)
Mix Seedlip in a highball glass with the Elderflower tonic; the elderflower naturally makes the tonic a little sweeter and more floral. Optional: add a handful of peas.
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