For those trying to follow a healthier diet, alcohol can often be a sticking point, but endeavouring to cut back has multiple benefits. Both alcoholic drinks and mixers can be culprits for added sugars and empty calories, so cutting down can do wonders for your waistline as well as preventing a sore head the next morning. As a nation, our love affair with gin is at an all-time high, however, with more bottles of the spirit being sold than ever before-more than 66 million bottles last year alone. And with fruity infusions and tasty tonics catering to the trend, the temptation to succumb to a large G&T at the barbecue can be hard to avoid. Luckily, a number of alcohol-free ‘spirits’ are now emerging, promising similar taste to our favourite tipples without the units. Perfect for teetotallers, those watching their units and designated drivers, we tested the virgin versions with slimline tonic and ice to see how they fared in terms of taste, calories and sugars.