It's time to take a fresh look at this playful element and find some truly creative garnishes for your gin and tonic beyond the tired old lemon wheel or rosemary sprig. In my time working in gin sales ...

For a mid-afternoon cocktail, fill a lowball glass with ice, add 1-11/2 ounces of cucumber gin and top with 3 ounces of tonic water. Garnish with cucumber slices or a cucumber wedge.

This garnish gets its inspiration from the Caprese salad comprising tomato, fresh basil, and mozzarella. Lined up on a toothpick or short skewer, these ingredients look bellissimo atop a frosty gin ...