Top 10 Pink Gin Mixers

Pink gin has taken the gin world by storm in recent years. Its vibrant colour and fruity flavours are a great, fun alternative to traditional gin. If you are new to the world of pink gin, you may be unsure what to mix with this popular spirit. 

We have broken down our list of top pink gin mixers, offering something for everyone whether you’re trying to find your signature pink gin drink, or wanting to venture into something new. Our list breaks down the difference between each pink gin mixer and how they are best enjoyed. 

Want to venture further into the world of pink gin? Check out our guide on How to Make Pink Gin as well as our Pink Gin Iced Tea Cocktail.

Refreshing and Crisp: Tonic Water

Tonic is one of the most popular mixer pairings for pink gin. The slight bitterness of tonic helps provide a contrast to the sweet, floral, and fruity notes of the pink gin, creating the much loved, balanced drink. Choosing the right tonic for your pink gin and tonic can seem overwhelming, with lots of different tonics options on the market, all boasting different notes and flavours. Here are the most common tonics for pink gin:

Classic Indian Tonic - Crisp and slightly bitter, with a hint of citrus. Perfect for those who want to taste the notes of the pink gin whilst adding in something to take away the sharpness that comes with drinking it neat.

Mediterranean Tonic - Botanicals such as rosemary and thyme that are found in Mediterranean tonic adds a sophistication to the pink gin and tonic, specifically pink gins which are infused with berries and florals. 

Elderflower Tonic - The floral notes found in elderflower tonic pair nicely with pink gin, adding a sweetness for those that find traditional pink gin and tonic too bitter. 

Grapefruit Tonic - Grapefruit tonic adds a zesty and slightly tangy taste to the gin and tonic, enhancing the fruity notes of the pink gin.

Sweet and Fruity: Lemonade

For those who are just getting into the world of pink gin and are used to sweeter drinks, a pink gin and lemonade is a great place to start.

The sweet and tangy flavours of the lemonade pair nicely with the pink gin, emphasising the pink gin’s fruity notes and creating a palatable and playful drink.

Boozy and Balanced: Prosecco

Crisp and Dry prosecco is a great pairing for pink gin, great for those looking to elevate their pink gin drink with an extra boozy kick. The pink gin adds a fruity twist to the dry prosecco, creating a well-rounded drink.

For those looking for a less intense drink, consider adding a splash of lemonade or fresh orange juice to your prosecco and pink gin drink. 

Neutral and Light: Soda Water

Soda water is a great option for those wanting to let the natural flavours and notes of the pink gin shine. Acting as a neutral mixer, soda water is a low-calorie option which doesn’t add or take away anything from the drink. This allows the unique notes of the pink gin to shine. This offers a similar taste to drinking the pink gin neat, but in a longer drink. 

Filey pink gin has notes of orange, strawberry, rhubarb, and juniper. These sweet and tangy notes can shine through when pairing our gin with soda water. 

Warm and Complex: Ginger Ale 

The gentle spiciness to ginger ale makes it great at pairing with pink gin to create a complex and layered drink, which is flavourful without being too sweet. The ginger ale helps soften the botanicals in pink gin without overwhelming the drink. Pink gin and ginger ale is a commonly overlooked combination, which can be great as a warm alternative to a pink gin and tonic or pink gin and lemonade.