With a sharp mix of zingy lemon and sparkling bubbles, Bitter Lemon is especially good at enhancing very herbaceous or floral gins. For those who prefer a more traditional lemony base, go for Schweppes Bitter Lemon Tonic. Bringing the perfect citrus bite, this tonic is superb at uplifting any gin with its brilliantly refreshing zestiness.

Delivering an almost grass-like freshness, Signature Cucumber Tonic Water is the perfect formula for balancing out zesty, fruity gins. And herein lies a bit of a problem. Thethe market has changed. We don’t like flavours quite so sweet and bitter, plus the advent of newer gins, means that when I mention Schweppes, particularly to anyone under 40, faces are pulled. I think you can see from my photos that I LOVE a loooot of cucumber in my gin tonic. I just find it a lot more refreshing and exciting. Also, there's nothing better than nibbling on gin-soaked cucumber at the end.Can I just blend the cucumber juice and leave the pulp (fiber)? Cucumber mixed with the pulp is very healthy, but it is the juice without the fiber that offers the greatest therapeutic benefits, so it is important to remove the pulp. Bearing a refined blend of citrus and a subtle hint of saline, Salty Lemon Tonic is guaranteed to bring sensational depths to any G&T. I don’t like cucumber. Can I squeeze something else? Even if you don’t like the taste of cucumbers, you might find the mild, slightly sweet taste of cucumber juice quite pleasant. However, pure celery juice is a good alternative to cucumber juice. Each juice has different healing properties and characteristics, but both are incredibly beneficial.

A slight citrus note adds depth and keeps the cucumber from being too vegetal. The bitterness in Fever Tree Cucumber Tonic Water is very subtle and very mild. Overall, Fever Tree Cucumber Tonic Water Fever Tree is one of the most consistent creators of flavored tonic waters on the market today. Their Fever Tree Cucumber Tonic Water is cucumber and tonic perfected. It is slightly sweet, low in calories, and true to the best imaginable expression of the name on the can. The critique that could be made of this is that it may not have enough bitterness and is light on the quinine/tonic water part. However, that shouldn’t deter gin fans for seeking it out. Do my cucumbers have to be organic? It is best to use organic cucumbers if possible. If you use conventional cucumbers, it is important to wash them thoroughly. You can use a natural, fragrance-free dish detergent to remove as much wax and chemicals from the skin as possible. Even organic cucumbers often have wax on the outside, so you may also want to wash your organic cucumbers.Made with a higher quantity of botanicals than most blends, Aviation American Gin is one such spirit that benefits from a light citrus base. Likewise, the sultry earthiness of sloe gin is best supported by Schweppes Bitter Lemon. It’s a great time to be alive for G&T lovers, with more innovative gins and flavoured tonics available than ever before. But, while a wealth of options is definitely nice, it can also become a little overwhelming. While it may not be ground-breaking in itself, Indian Tonic Water provides the perfect opportunity to get creative with your pairings. So the announcement of new flavours, and new branding had me raising an eyebrow. Perhaps it’s because the market is becoming far more saturated, because their share has fallen a bit, or perhaps because the expansion in gins, means that they’ve recognised that not every gin works with standard Schweppes Indian Tonic Water. Whatever the reason, I’m glad to see there’s more on offer in terms of mixers, and in terms of matches.

Personally, I have a bit of a soft spot for Schweppes. Not aided at all by it’s current advertising which is infuriatingly patronising. Even more so when it was subsequently dubbed with an English accent – loves, it wasn’t the accent we had an issue with, but the whole tone. Can I add ice to my cucumber juice? It is better not to add ice, as ice will dilute the healing properties of cucumber juice. A stand-out from their new Signature range, it doesn’t get cooler than Schweppes Cucumber. This blend infuses the classic recipe with natural cucumber essence to create a delightfully clean and refreshing base.

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Should I peel cucumbers? No, there are many nutrients in the skin of cucumbers. However, if you buy conventional cucumbers, it is important to wash them thoroughly. You can do the same if the cucumbers are organic but appear to have wax on the outside, which is often the case. Ever wanted to make gin at home? There are recipes and ways of doing it. We haven't attempted it yet, but who knows what the future holds. How much cucumber juice should I drink? Drinking between 350 ml to 600 ml (or more) of cucumber juice per day is ideal. It depends on the type of juicer you have and the size of your cucumbers, but in general two large cucumbers yield about 450ml of juice. Should I drink celery juice and cucumber juice every day? Drinking both juices every day can be very beneficial and healing, and many people enjoy having both. Each juice has unique healing properties that are incredibly useful. However, you don’t have to drink both. It’s a personal decision.