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Gin & Tonic
One of the simplest and best mixed drinks ever devised, hence its lasting popularity. To serve as a Highball use a smaller 10oz (295ml) Highball glass...
Cameron Carter
9th April at 22:14
Absolute classic. I enjoy it with a dried bay leaf vs. a lime wedge.
20th March at 22:26
The quality of the tonic is crucial ! And as said before, adding some lemon to the gin before adding the tonic can be a plus.
Simple, delicious, timeless cocktail.
Simple, delicious, timeless cocktail.
18th May 2024 at 08:42
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.
17th May 2024 at 17:26
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.
20th October 2023 at 00:23
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.
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.
13th March at 10:16
You can also make a gimlet per Simon’s recipe then lengthen it into a gimlet-Collins: just add Soda water. Somewhat similar to this. I enjoyed it very much.
25th August 2024 at 14:14
Sounds very refreshing!
22nd August 2023 at 10:53
Bombay 1:3 perfect
11th March 2023 at 23:50
A dash of bitters (I prefer orange or Angostura) really enhances the good ole G&T.
11th June 2022 at 01:16
Squeeze wedge of lime on gin before adding tonic.
11th June 2022 at 07:54
Thanks Manny. That's a good call.