How to choose non-alcoholic drinks to pair with alcohol

Tonic will add a hint of bitterness to gin or vodka.

Carbonated water will liven up a strong drink and will perfectly complement flavored vodka.

Cola – it’s a classic, it goes equally well with both whiskey and rum. (If you want something more elegant, squeeze a wedge of lime into your rum and cola and call it Cuba Libre.)

Ginger ale or ginger beer Pairs well with bourbon or blended whiskey. If you prefer it sweeter, try ginger ale; for a more piquant twist, try ginger beer.

Despite the sweetness lemon-lime soda, it is well suited for beginning whiskey lovers, and it is also a great ingredient for fruit punch.

Grapefruit soda Pairs perfectly with tequila and a pinch of salt.

Orange juice Pairs well with gin, vodka, and rum; freshly squeezed juice adds texture and flavor.

Grapefruit juice It's best enjoyed with gin rather than vodka, as the gin's botanicals and the tartness of the juice complement each other; rum or tequila can always be added.

Lime juice - the main ingredient in sour mix; bottled, sweetened lime juice pairs beautifully with gin.

Cranberry juice It goes well with vodka and orange liqueur – it’s the juice that gives it cosmopolitan his signature red color.