If your relationship with making cocktails at home has ever been a little… complicated (we’ve all met a sugary spritz we regret), it might be time to recalibrate with gin that actually does the heavy lifting. Enter Never Never Distilling Co., the South Australian brand making five-minute drinks feel like a masterclass in balance, aroma, and restraint.
The beauty here isn’t in elaborate technique or a pantry full of obscure ingredients. It’s in letting well-made gin shine—with just enough thoughtful pairing to elevate the experience. Here are three serves that prove sophistication doesn’t have to be fussy.
The Posh Squash
For those who’ve politely outgrown the spritz phase, this is your upgrade.
Built around Ginache, a clever fusion of gin botanicals and Grenache grapes from McLaren Vale—this drink walks a tightrope between nostalgic and refined. Topped with quality lemon squash over ice, it delivers brightness and citrus upfront, but with a subtle tannic backbone that reins in the sweetness.
Coastal Gin & Tonic
This one is less a drink and more a mini getaway.
Using Oyster Shell Gin, paired with chilled tonic, fresh lime, and a whisper of lime leaf, it leans into a clean, mineral profile. There’s a saline edge that evokes sea spray and long lunches by the water, very South Australian coast, no plane ticket required.
Triple Juniper, Lemon & Thyme G&T
A classic, just dialled in properly.
Triple Juniper Gin brings bold structure, which means it stands up beautifully to plenty of ice and well-chilled tonic. Add a wedge of lemon and a sprig of lemon thyme, and suddenly the aromatics bloom: bright citrus, herbal lift, and that unmistakable juniper backbone tying it all together.
For more recipes and to get your bottle of Never Never gin head here: https://neverneverdistilling.com.au/
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