Mixer add-on awards
Sponsored by Franklin & Sons - pioneers of top quality drinks and mixers since 1886, we created our Mixer Awards to crown the world's best Gin & Tonic, Vodka & Tonic, Rum & Tonic, Whisky Highball and Agave & Tonic.
Submitting a gin, vodka, tequila, whisky or rum, or an lighter or low-alcohol alternative into this year’s IWSC? For a reduced fee of £129, you can also enter your bottles into our Mixer Awards. Our panel of experts will be looking for the perfect match with Franklin & Sons Tonic Water or Soda Water.
Gin & tonic awards
We're looking for the world's best gin & tonic...
A specialist judging panel will assess how well each gin (or low or lighter alcohol alternative) pairs with Franklin & Sons Tonic Water.
The gin & tonic will comprise one part gin to three parts tonic; no ice or garnish is used, and the drink will be tasted blind in a Riedel glass.
Vodka & tonic awards
We're looking for the world's best vodka & tonic...
A specialist judging panel will assess how well each vodka (or low or lighter alcohol alternative) pairs with Franklin & Sons Tonic Water.
The vodka & tonic will comprise one part vodka to three parts tonic; no ice or garnish is used, and the drink will be tasted blind in a Riedel glass.
Agave & tonic awards
We're looking for the world's best mezcal or tequila & tonic... Agave has been following the footsteps of the gin boom and is increasingly gaining more of the limelight. Historically associated with shots, tequila and mezcal are now much sought-after spirits, amongst bartenders and consumers, for making longer drinks.
With the rise in popularity of tequila & tonic and mezcal & tonic, Agave & Tonic is one of our newer categories. A specialist judging panel will assess how well each spirit (or low or lighter alcohol alternative) pairs with Franklin & Sons Tonic Water.
The serve will comprise one part agave to three parts tonic; no ice or garnish is used, and the drink will be tasted blind in a Riedel glass.
Whisky highball awards
We're looking for the world's best whisky highball...
As consumers' appetite for longer drinks with lower ABVs continues to grow, so does the rise in popularity of whisky highballs. No longer a drink only meant to be enjoyed neat, whisky has evolved into a bartender's dream, with the whisky highball still able to perfectly showcase the quality of a whisky, but as a drink to be savoured for longer.
The whisky highball will comprise one part whisky to three parts Franklin & Sons Soda Water; no ice or garnish is used, and the drink will be tasted blind in a Riedel glass.
Rum & tonic awards
Rum, in particular premium and spiced rum, has enjoyed an increase in value sales and is now at the heart of a burgeoning cocktail trend.
Expanding our popular mixer awards, the rum and tonic category is new for 2023. A specialist judging panel will assess how well each rum pairs with Franklin & Sons Tonic Water.
The rum & tonic will comprise one part rum to three parts tonic; no ice or garnish is used, and the drink will be tasted blind in a Riedel glass.