Where: Hotel du Vin, Cheltenham

When: Sunday, April 9

If you're partial to a refreshing G&T there is even more reason to celebrate this weekend as it's International Gin and Tonic Day.

Why not mark the occasion, on Sunday, with a gin and tonic-inspired Afternoon Tea at Hotel du Vin in Cheltenham?

The boutique hotel in Parabola Road has partnered with Fever-Tree for its Afternoon Tea which is accompanied by a specially-curated Gin and Tonic menu, featuring a selection of hand-picked gins, each perfectly paired with its own tonic, such as:

Sipsmith Sloe, £7.30, a deliciously rich and smooth gin that leaves moreish cherry, almond, cinnamon and plum notes on the palate is lengthened with Fever-Tree's Sicilian Lemon Tonic and a garnish of orange rind, for a refreshingly fruity drink.

Gin Mare, £8.75, a bold gin with olive and basil flavours is accentuated with the rosemary, lemon-thyme and geranium in Fever-Tree's Mediterranean Tonic for a herbal, savoury twist on the classic G&T.

Monkey 47, £9.50, inspired by perfumery and distilled in Germany's New Black Forest, 47 botanicals give this premium gin a depth and complexity, which is lifted by Fever-Tree's Indian tonic.

The Afternoon Tea itself, £20, features a creative selection of mini sandwiches and savouries, from Severn and Wye smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels, to ham with Gruyere croissants and goat's cheese and spinach quiches.

This is followed by traditional scones with cream and jam and topped off with a choice of sweet treats including rhubarb and custard doughnuts and homemade apple candy floss.

In keeping with tradition, there is also a selection of tea infusions created for Hotel du Vin by world-renowned tea connoisseurs Twinings including Moroccan Mint with Rose and The Mighty Assam.

For those after a light treat there is a Classic Cream Tea, £8.50, served with warm scones, a selection of jams, thick clotted cream and smooth Lescure butter.

Afternoon tea is served daily from noon to 6pm. To book a table, call 01242 370584.

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Readers' comments:

Mike Lawrence: What's wrong with making every day G&T day? Many thousands do.