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Gin glasses: Which is the best glass for a gin and tonic? The Copa de Balon Balloon glass or the hi-ball tumbler?Answer: Both have their merits and it's down to personal taste. But if you want a quick answer - the Copa can be a bit unwieldy and the biggest thing to remember is to have plenty of ice in either gin glass!The debate about the best gin glasses to use for your G&Ts has come about from the rise of the Copa de Balon (Balloon) glass – an import from the Basque country and the Spanis …

There is a simple answer to the question - is it OK to drink gin every day?No, it’s not recommended to drink alcohol every day!And to the related question - Is gin a healthy drink? - here are some facts and figures to make sure your intake of gin isn't unhealthy!WHO and NHS guidelinesThe World Health Organisation (WHO) and NHS recommend that all drinkers have at least one day ‘dry’ day each week.The daily maximum recommended allowances are as follows:Female: 2 units per day; 14 per week.Male: 3 …

Want to know how to make a gin and tonic?You need quality gin and premium tonic, a good quality cold glass, large ice cubes and a garnish that harmonises or balances your G&T. And stir it to ensure consistency of taste.Follow these steps to make a gin and tonic that you'll love:1. Use a top class gin and a top quality mixer. Stint on either, and your G&T won't be great.2. Don't drown the gin with tonic. You can add more mixer but you can't take mixer out!3. Use plenty of ice. Big cu …

What to mix with gin? The obvious answer is tonic water to make a G&T. Remember, if you're drinking a good gin, don't spoil it with cheap tonic! There are lots of tonics on the market - with weird and wonderful flavours to try. Other gin mixers you may want to investigate include: soda water, lemonade, ginger beer (or ale), orange juice and even Coke. And you can also enjoy gin neat without a mixer. The best gins don't need a gin mixer at all.Some advice on mixing your ginOne of the fir …

The new permanent member of our premium gin range has won its very first award.York Gin Mediterranean Lemon has just won a Silver at the World Gin Awards 2023.According to The Gin Guide to Lemon Gins, it is one of the best lemon gins around - and one of the best citrus gins.You can order a bottle from our online shop hereIt is a joyous celebration of a quintessential botanical of English gin from the 18th Century until today.We absolutely pack this gin with lemons from the sun-kissed Medite …