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Gin Tonica

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (75)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
5 fl oz Thomas Henry Tonic Water

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Copa glass

Method

  1. Select and pre-chill a COPA GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist, lime wedge & 3 cardamom pods.
  3. POUR all ingredients into ice-filled glass.
  4. Lightly stir.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Gin Tonica contains 191 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 9.27% alc./vol. (18.54° proof)
  • 19.5 grams of pure alcohol

Review

Something of a Spanish phenomenon, where the G&T (which in England has been traditionally served in a tall slim Collins glass) tends to be served in a huge goldfish bowl of a glass – big enough to house garnishes ranging from cardamom pods and juniper berries to fruit peels and slices of ginger.

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Comments & Discussion

Florian Ruf Premium Member
I agree the cardamon pods opinion, thank you John. Maybe one needs very fresh ones or has to soak them before (in the gin?). Besides that I like this southern climate version, it remains the quest to pair the right gin and tonic.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Very interesting gin and tonic variation. Not sure if the cardamon pods did anything, but I am sure a little flavour came out as it sat. Used our regular dry gin, but may use a stronger flavoured one to see the differences. May also try our rye gin.
score: 1
Garret Brough
Usually when I make this style of gin and tonic I use Gin Mare and Fever Tree Tonic Water, then I will use a sprig of rosemary and a slice of grapefruit for the aromatics.
score: 5

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Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
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