Mixer add-on 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Paloma, a refreshing cocktail that has gained much popularity in recent years. Bartenders, and consumers alike, are raving over the lightness and the lower sugar content when compared to other popular cocktails.

Expanding our popular mixer awards, the Paloma category was introduced in 2024. A specialist judging panel will assess how well each tequila/mezcal pairs with Franklin & Sons Grapefruit Soda.

The Paloma will comprise one part tequila/mezcal to three parts grapefruit soda; no ice or garnish is used, and the drink will be tasted blind.

The perfectly balanced drink of smoky, robust whisky with subtle warmth and refreshing twist from ginger ale is a match made in heaven.

Last year we added Whisky & Ginger Ale to our mixer awards. A specialist judging panel will assess how well each whisky pairs with Franklin & Sons Ginger Ale.

The Whisky & Ginger Ale will comprise one part whisky to three parts ginger ale; no ice or garnish is used, and the drink will be tasted blind.

The Rum and Cola is a classic cocktail that has been enjoyed for generations. Its simplicity and balanced flavour profile have contributed to its enduring popularity.

Starting from 2024, we have added Rum & Cola to our mixer awards. A specialist judging panel will assess how well each rum pairs with Franklin & Sons Cola.

The Rum & Cola will comprise one part rum to three parts cola; no ice or garnish is used, and the drink will be tasted blind.