There are some drinks you know almost instinctively how to order.
A gin and tonic is one of them. Cold, crisp and uncomplicated, it works just as easily before dinner as it does at a weekend lunch, a gathering with friends or a quiet evening at home.
Now thereโs another way to enjoy that familiar serve.
Beefeater 0.0 is now available at Drink Dry Store in the UAE, joining our growing range of premium 0.0% spirits. Drink Dry currently lists Beefeater 0.0 among its brands.
If youโve been curious about trying a 0.0% take on the classic G&T, this is a very easy place to start.
Meet Beefeater 0.0
Beefeater 0.0 takes the familiar direction of a classic gin-style drink and brings it into the 0.0% category.
The flavour is built around juniper, with bright orange and lemon notes, so it naturally lends itself to tonic and fresh citrus. Beefeaterโs own product information confirms that juniper, orange and lemon sit at the heart of the profile.
What we like about that at Drink Dry is the familiarity.
You donโt have to learn an entirely new drink or track down unusual ingredients. If you already know how you enjoy a G&T, youโve got a good starting point.
That makes Beefeater 0.0 especially approachable for someone exploring 0.0% spirits for the first time.
What does Beefeater 0.0 taste like?
Expect the juniper to come through first, followed by fresh citrus notes.
That combination gives the drink the botanical character people associate with a gin-style serve without needing an overly complicated mixer.
For your first glass, weโd suggest keeping things simple with a good tonic and citrus. Once you know the flavour, you can start experimenting with different mixers and garnishes.
Some people will prefer it crisp and classic. Others might want something drier, more bitter or more citrus-led.
Thatโs part of the fun of building a drink at home.
How to make a Beefeater 0.0 & Tonic
If youโre opening your first bottle, start with the classic serve.
Beefeaterโs official 0.0 & Tonic recipe uses the following proportions and garnishes.
Youโll need
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50ml Beefeater 0.0
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150ml tonic water
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Plenty of ice
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1 orange wheel
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1 lemon wheel
How weโd serve it
Fill a copa glass or large wine glass generously with ice.
Add the Beefeater 0.0, slowly pour in the chilled tonic and finish with the orange and lemon.
Thatโs all it needs.
The citrus works particularly well because it picks up the orange and lemon character already found in Beefeater 0.0 rather than covering it up.
Try this serve first, then adjust the next glass to suit you.
Which tonic should you choose?
For the first pour, weโd go with a classic tonic.
It gives you a chance to taste the Beefeater 0.0 itself rather than having the mixer dominate the glass.
After that, thereโs plenty of room to experiment.
If you prefer a sharper, less sweet drink, try a drier tonic. If citrus is your thing, add a little more orange or lemon. And if you prefer a longer, lighter drink, simply increase the tonic to suit your taste.
Thereโs no need to make it complicated.
A good bottle, cold tonic, plenty of ice and fresh garnish will take you a long way.
A great addition to the UAE home bar
One of the reasons weโre pleased to add Beefeater 0.0 to Drink Dry is how easily it fits into everyday entertaining.
A good drinks selection isnโt about everyone at the table choosing the same thing.
Someone might want sparkling wine. Someone else might prefer a cold 0.0% beer. Another guest may be in the mood for a G&T-style drink.
Beefeater 0.0 gives you that extra option without requiring a complicated cocktail setup.
Keep the bottle, tonic and garnishes ready, and guests can make a drink the way they like it.
For UAE entertaining, weโd also suggest keeping the tonic properly chilled and having plenty of ice to hand, particularly if youโre serving drinks outside.
What food works with a Beefeater 0.0 & Tonic?
You donโt need strict pairing rules here.
The juniper, citrus and tonic combination sits comfortably alongside lighter, savoury food and sharing plates.
Try it with:
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hummus and mezze
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olives and salted nuts
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grilled prawns
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chicken skewers
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citrus-led salads
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light canapรฉs
A table of mezze, plenty of cold tonic and a bowl of fresh citrus is probably one of the easiest ways to serve it when friends come over.
It feels considered without becoming formal.
Why Beefeater 0.0 belongs at Drink Dry
Drink Dry has always been about making the 0.0% category feel like more choice, not fewer options.
Sometimes that means introducing people to completely new flavours.
Sometimes it means making a familiar drink available in a different way.
Beefeater 0.0 does the latter particularly well.
Itโs recognisable, straightforward to serve and easy to bring into the occasions where a G&T already feels at home.
So if youโre curious, start with the classic tonic serve.
Then see what you want to make next.
Discover Beefeater 0.0 at Drink Dry Store UAE and add a new 0.0% option to your home bar.
