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The best twist I’ve ever done on a gin & tonic is the addition of grapefruit zest. Just release the oils and discard, don’t leave it in the glass. Makes a huge difference. As long as you have a good tonic like Fentimans or Fever tree (prefer the Mediterranean for the Indian) any simple gin will do the drink. Both Gibson’s and Gordon’s make excellent Gin & tonics this way.

I stirred a Dry Martini (5:1) before I realised I wasn’t in the mood for a stiff drink and instead made a G&T of it with a slice of lemon. Delicious.

Perfect cocktail.
After reading the comments did some research. Took a recipe from pre-Prohibition, a recipe from Victor Bergeron (Trader Vic) from 1947, and a cocktail book from 1953. Also went out to the websites of various gin makers to view their recipe.
Final cocktail had 1/2 lime, juiced into the glass. Lime was also put on the rim of the glass. Added ice and the gin. Stirred. Added tonic and more ice. Spent lime wedges were put on the ice.

Bombay 1:3 perfect

A dash of bitters (I prefer orange or Angostura) really enhances the good ole G&T.

Squeeze wedge of lime on gin before adding tonic.

I love the simplicity of this timeless cocktail. I also love substituting a dried bay leaf for the lime. Try it and I bet you love it, too.

I tried it long ago but I know for sure that the herds of gin and quinine of tonic fit each other so well, as if they were made for this.