7 Best Sodas To Pair With Gin - Tasting Table

"There is a long and storied history when it comes to drinking gin. This juniper-based, botanical-infused, clear liquor dates to the Middle Ages, when the earthy, piney juniper berry was used for medicinal purposes, which is why so many gin bottles today look like old apothecary bottles. Fast forward to the late 1600s when genever - similar juniper spirit - became popular, setting the scene for gin. In the 19th century, advances in production capabilities, such as the invention of single-column distillation that brings more"

"Gin enthusiasts found ways to enjoy the spirit in a variety of gin cocktails, including martinis and highballs. Though gin can work with various mixers, it goes especially well with sodas as carbonated drinks can cut through the liquor's richness while helping deliver a more fragrant, fresh, and light cocktail. Still, due to gin's distinct and complex flavor, some sodas work better than others."

Gin originated from juniper-based botanical blends used medicinally in the Middle Ages and evolved through genever in the late 1600s into modern gin. Nineteenth-century production advances like single-column distillation produced purer, juniper-forward London dry gin, which became dominant. Producers later expanded flavor by infusing exotic fruits, spices, herbs, and other botanicals, creating diverse gin styles. Gin works in many cocktails, including martinis and highballs. Carbonated sodas pair especially well by cutting richness and enhancing fragrance and freshness. A tasting compared various sodas with traditional and modern-style gins, identifying seven top pairings.

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