Not Gin

Juniper leads, as it should in anything calling itself gin, backed by coriander, sage and basil. Strykk distils and bottles Not Gin in the UK and keeps the recipe to natural botanicals with no added sugar, no fat and no artificial flavours. The result is a 70cl bottle meant to be mixed rather than sipped neat, which is honest about what a zero proof spirit can and cannot do. The house serve is 50 ml over ice topped with Indian tonic and a lime wedge. It also holds up in a Bramble, shaken with blackberry and lemon then strained over ice, or in an Elderflower Collins if you want something longer. Strykk is made by Elegantly Spirited in London, and pairing this bottle with the brand's Not Aperitivo gets you an alcohol free Negroni.