As December rolls around, the festive season invites us to gather, celebrate, and share thoughtful gifts with loved ones. While premium spirits like gin, vodka, rum, whisky, and tequila often top the list of Christmas gift ideas, why stop there? Elevate your gifting game by pairing a bottle of their favourite spirit with Fentimans’ Botanically Brewed mixers — a thoughtful addition that transforms a good drink into a great one!
The perfect mixer is an excellent gift idea for spirit lovers. We’ve made your life a little easier this Christmas with our guide to the best Fentimans premium mixers to gift to spirit lovers this Christmas, helping them to craft exceptional cocktails and enjoy their spirits to the fullest.
Best Mixers for Gin Lovers
Gin’s botanical complexity deserves an equally refined mixer. These premium mixers, Botanically Brewed by Fentimans, will bring out the best in every pour, and make a great gift idea alongside a bottle of gin.
Premium Indian Tonic Water: A timeless choice for classic gin and tonic lovers. Its crisp, quinine-forward profile perfectly complements dry, citrusy, or herbaceous gins, making it a staple for any gin enthusiast.
Pink Grapefruit Tonic Water: With its tangy, bittersweet edge, this tonic enhances modern gins that feature grapefruit or floral notes. If you enjoy a Paloma cocktail, you’ll love this gin version.
Oriental Yuzu Tonic Water: Add a touch of the exotic to your gift with this mixer, which pairs brilliantly with gins that have unique botanicals. The bright yuzu flavour brings an unexpected citrus kick.
Best Mixers For Vodka Drinkers
Smooth and versatile, vodka shines with premium mixers that add a pop of flavour without overwhelming its clean taste:
Naturally Light Tonic Water A lower-calorie alternative that delivers the same crisp finish as traditional tonic, making it perfect for vodka purists.
Rose Lemonade This beautifully floral mixer adds a subtle sweetness to vodka spritzers, making it a favourite for those who appreciate elegant, lightly sweetened cocktails.
Valencian Orange Tonic Water Bright and citrus-forward, it adds a tangy, zesty note to vodka, creating a refreshing and sophisticated serve.
Best Mixers for Rum Enthusiasts
Rum, with its rich and diverse flavour profile, pairs exceptionally well with these bold and complementary mixers, making them a perfect gift idea for rum drinkers:
Ginger Beer Known for its fiery kick, Fentimans Ginger Beer creates the perfect Dark ‘n’ Stormy or spiced rum mule, adding warmth and spice to each sip.
Curiosity Cola This cola’s deep, caramelised notes enhance the molasses-rich flavour of aged rum, making it a must-try for rum connoisseurs.
Valencian Orange Tonic Water Its vibrant citrus profile pairs beautifully with both light and dark rums, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional rum mixers.
Best Mixers for Whisky Connoisseurs
Whisky’s bold, smoky, or smooth notes are best highlighted by premium mixers that offer balance and depth. The Fentimans mixers below would each make an excellent choice to accompany the gift of a bottle of whisky this Christmas.
Ginger Ale A classic pairing for whisky, this mixer’s subtle spice and sweetness enhance the whisky’s natural warmth and complexity.
Soda Water For those who prefer to let the whisky’s character shine, Fentimans Soda Water offers a clean, refreshing partner.
Valencian Orange Tonic Water A surprising yet delightful match for citrusy or lighter whiskies, adding a bright, zesty finish.
Best Mixers for Tequila Lovers
Tequila’s vibrant, agave-forward profile can be elevated with these premium mixers, making the perfect gift for a tequila drinker this festive season:
Pink Grapefruit Tonic Water A natural partner for tequila, particularly reposado or añejo varieties, offering a refreshing, citrusy twist.
Soda Water Clean and crisp, it highlights the earthy and herbal notes of high-quality tequila, creating a simple yet sophisticated serve.