Elevate your next gathering with a DIY Gin & Tonic Bar, because hosting should be fun for you, too! Let your guests play mixologist with a bar setup that’s as interactive as it is delicious. Everyone gets to create a cocktail that fits their own taste, adding their personal riff with fresh garnishes, infusions, and a little creativity. It’s a recipe for great cocktails, even better conversations, and a night you’ll actually remember having fun at.

Let’s start with the basics – how to make a classic Gin & Tonic

• 2 oz. Gin
• 4 oz. Tonic Water
• Your Garnish of Choice

WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR A NEW RIFF GIN & TONIC BAR:

Setting up your DIY bar is simple. Here’s everything you need to let your guests mix, match, riff, and make it their own:

The Star of the Show

New Riff Kentucky Wild Gin Bourbon Barreled – the perfect spirit for creative cocktails.
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Best Mixers for a Gin & Tonic

A variety of tonic waters, flavored seltzers, and fresh juices (classic, citrus, herbal, whatever you like!)

Garnish Ideas for a Gin & Tonic Station
Let your guests mix and match:

• Citrus: Lemon, lime, orange slices, grapefruit slices
• Berries: Strawberries, blueberries
• Herbs: Fresh mint, rosemary, thyme

Fun Extras to Elevate Your Gin & Tonic

Bitters for a flavor boost (optional but fun!)

• Rhubarb, Orange, Peach, Cardamom, Lemon

Essential Tools for a DIY Cocktail Bar

• Glassware: Use what you have! We love a sturdy rocks glass (9 oz. or larger)
• Plenty of ice – for chilling tonics and filling glasses
• Toothpicks or garnish picks – for a polished finishing touch
• A jigger (or any small measuring cup) for pouring your perfect ratio.

How to Build the Perfect Gin & Tonic. Simple steps for a custom cocktail experience

1. Add ice to glass
2. Pour 2oz. of New Riff Kentucky Wild Gin Bourbon Barreled into glass
3. Top with your choice of tonic and mixer (about 4oz.)
4. Garnish & Go – Add fresh herbs, fruits, citrus, and/or dashes of bitters for the perfect finishing touch.
5. Enjoy! 

HOSTING TIPS FOR A BEAUTIFUL BAR SETUP

• Brighten up your bar with fresh flowers for a pop of color
• Pre-skewer garnishes so guests can grab and go
• Set out colorful straws to keep things playful and fun
• Display a framed recipe board with the basics to make it easy peasy for your guests

NEW RIFF GIN & TONIC RECEIPE IDEA TO INSPIRE

• 2 oz New Riff Kentucky Wild Gin Bourbon Barreled
• 4 oz Lemon Seltzer Water
• 2 dashes Rhubarb Bitters
• Garnished with blueberries and rosemary

Hosting your own New Riff Gin & Tonic Bar? Be sure to show off your DIY bar and tag us @newriff!