Six tasty mixers for the gin-lover that can't stand tonic.

Love gin but not a fan of tonic? It's been 200 years since British offers first mixed a classic G&T in India, but times have changed and now there are so many other ways to enjoy a gin. There's no reason you should miss out just because you don't like tonic, so next time you're feeling like a gin, see how one of these delicious alternatives sits with you.

Go fresh with a gin 'n' juice

Orange, pineapple, cranberry – there are so many fruity options when it comes to mixing up a gin and juice. Whichever juice you choose, the end result is a super-simple and refreshing mix that can be subtly altered depending on the gin you use. A London Dry Gin is always a safe bet, but something like Gordon's Mediterranean Orange Gin or Malfy Gin Con Arancia can add some extra citrus oomph to any gin 'n' OJ.

Go sour with a gimlet

If you're yet to board the Gimlet train, consider this an open invitation. Combining gin, lime juice and simple syrup, the Gimlet is guaranteed to pucker your palate with a zesty zing. Try making it with Tanqueray No. Ten Batch Distilled Gin, which is distilled with Mexican limes, Florida oranges and pink grapefruit for added citrus zest.

Go classic with a Martini

The Martini is said to be the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet and it's hard to argue. Six parts gin, one part vermouth, the Martini is a cool, classy way to enjoy gin without the tonic. Try using Roku Japanese Gin for a more delicate, floral take on the cocktail.

Go basic with a gin, lime, soda

Vodka may be the classic base spirit to mix with lime and soda, but trust us, gin is well and truly suited here. The soda's bubbles and lime zest add plenty to the drink without masking the flavour provided by the gin's botanicals. To take things to another level entirely, try using Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin, which brings those classic juniper notes along with plenty of Yarra Valley shiraz.

Go French with a gin and Champagne

Gin and Champagne – it's a little French, a little fancy, and when mixed with sugar and lemon juice, it's known as a French 75. The cocktail is thought to have been named after the 75mm Howitzer gun used in WWI because it has a similar 'kick', but references to the combination go back to the early 19th century. History aside, the French 75 expertly weaves bubbles and gin together to make a fantastic apéritif, particularly when using Archie Rose's Signature Dry Gin.

Go neat with... nothing

Gin may not be known as a straight sipper, but it's entirely possible with the right gin. One of our favourite styles to sip is sloe gin, which is produced by soaking sloe berries in gin. The result is a ruby-red liqueur that's both tart and sweet, delicious over ice in the summertime or neat in the winter. Try Plymouth Traditional Sloe Gin for the true UK experience, made from sloe berries grown wild in southern England.