Perfect pairings
Pairing gets easier when you stop looking for rules.
Richness wants freshness. Sweetness needs care. Roast can echo cocoa. Bubbles are very good at rescuing fried food. Start with what is actually on the plate — or in the glass — and work from there.
Start with what you have
Pick a food or a drink, then see where it leads.
Start with steak, chocolate or cheese — or with the bottle already open. A spirit can lead to something good beside the glass, a mixer or garnish, and a cocktail you can make from it.
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What works
What works with gin
4 non-alcoholic pairings found, plus cocktail routes from the same bottle.
Or make something
Turn your gin into a cocktail.
Same bottle, different direction. These are real Sipping recipes where gin is the sole base spirit.
Exceptional pairing
Hendrick's Original Gin + Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water
Why it works: Lighter herbal tonic leaves room for cucumber and rose.
Explore the mixerExcellent pairing
Hendrick's Original Gin + OLOVES Lemon & Rosemary Olives
Why it works: Lemon and rosemary complement the gin's fresh botanical style.
Explore the foodExcellent pairing
Hendrick's Original Gin + Tesco Finest Rosemary & Sea Salt Nuts
Why it works: Rosemary and salt add savoury contrast without burying floral notes.
Explore the foodVery good pairing
Hendrick's Original Gin + JoJo's Kitchen Citrus Mix
Why it works: Citrus provides an alternative aromatic presentation while cucumber remains the preferred fresh garnish.
Pairing idea