6 of the best gins

1 CLASSIC

Despite all the new fancy gins, barmen still swear by Beefeater London Dry Gin (40%) for cocktails. Widely available at around £16-£17 for 70cl.

2 LEMONY

Malfy (41%) You really get the Amalfi lemon flavour coming through in this Italian gin. Gorgeous bottle too. £25.95 for 75cl, 31dover.com

3 HERBY SILENT POOL

(43%) is an innovative gin flavoured with lavender and chamomile – in another beautiful bottle. £35 for 70cl, silentpooldistillers.com

4 SPICY

If you like your G&T spicy, Opihr (40%) has a strong kick of black pepper, along with cubeb berries and coriander. £22 for 70cl, Waitrose and Ocado

5 FRUITY

Marks & Spencer’s new Pink Grapefruit

gin (37.5%) is utterly delicious and refreshing. Serve garnished with a peeled segment of pink grapefruit. £14 for 50cl.

6 BEST ON A BUDGET

Aldi’s award-winning Oliver Cromwell London Dry gin (37.5%) is a great Gordon’s drinka-like at just £9.99 for 70cl.