With specialty tonics on the rise, there’s now more than one option for mixing the perfect gin and tonic.

The humble gin and tonic has undergone a quiet revolution in the last few years. A boom of boutique gins and speciality mixers means crafting a refreshing G&T isn’t as obvious as one plus one anymore. Instead, a whole new world of options means you can explore the classic combination with nuance and flair. From floral bouquets, to bursting citrus, and delicate infusions, mixing with the right type of tonic can enhance your gin and put a new twist on the much-loved favourite.

Here, we breakdown some of our go-to gin and tonic pairings so you can get the most from your next G&T. Afterall, if three quarters of your drink is a mixer, you want to know you’re using the best.

Fever Tree Mediterranian Tonic Water paired with The Melbourne Gin Company Single Shot Gin and fresh rosemary

This sweetly herbaceous tonic gets its name from the addition of rosemary and lemon-thyme sourced from the French Mediterranian region that borders Italy. It’s best enjoyed with a robust gin that has overt notes of spice, making The Melbourne Gin Company Single Shot Gin our go-to pairing. Single Shot Gin is crafted in a single distillation unlike others where the botanicals are distilled separately and then blended. That makes stronger notes like cardamom and citrus shine through, while the tonic’s sweet herbs will give it some lift — like a fresh breeze on a warm day along the Mediterranian coast.

Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic Water paired with Hendrick’s Gin and lime

Elderflower and gin is a quintessential British summer combination. And the Brits know a thing or two — it’s thanks to them that we have the G&T in the first place. Fever Tree’s Elderflower Tonic Water is crafted with freshly handpicked elderflower to create a soft and subtle floral flavour that balances out the traditional notes of quinine. Match it with Hendrick’s Gin, a classic that’s been infused with cucumber and rose, to create a G&T with bright green freshness. It’s a garden party in a glass.

Fever Tree Lemon Tonic Water paired with Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin

Sicialian lemon tonic was one of the most sophisticated mixers ever created but over the years it sadly fell out of fashion with large beverage producers. Thankfully, Fever Tree have revived the classic mixer by combining the highest quality Sicilian lemon oils and their signature Congo-sourced quinine to create Lemon Tonic Water. An unexpected tonic needs an unexpected gin, so this calls for Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin. Four Pillars take Yarra Valley shiraz grapes and steep them in their Rare Dry Gin to create this dark berry coloured spirit. Together with the lemon tonic it creates a jammy G&T with refreshing bursts of citrus that run across the palette.

Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic paired with Tanqueray London Dry Gin

Juniper is one of the famous botanicals found in gin, particularly in robust drier styles. Fever Tree created their Aromatic Tonic specifically for juniper-rich gins like Tanqueray London Dry Gin. The Aromatic Tonic uses a blend of South American angostura bark with aromatic botanicals such as cardamom, pimento berry, and ginger to enhance the juniper flavour of the tonic and create an earthy but refreshing G&T. If you prefer dry spice over floral botanicals, then this is the gin and tonic pairing for you.