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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...
Matt J
2nd August at 04:47
I always found a G&T to be quite an unbalanced cocktail, for my taste anyway. Whilst I ultimately think I just can’t get along with the tonic water in general I have settled on a 1:1 ratio which I think achieves a nice balance of complex aromatics, bitterness and tartness from your preferred citrus garnish.
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.
10th June 2022 at 18:59
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.
20th January 2022 at 06:48
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.
6th November 2021 at 05:45
No lime!!! Only lemon or grapefruit!
13th March at 10:17
Good to match the garnish to the gin in particular. Ive had a blackberry garnish with Aviation gin G&T and it was the perfect match.
17th January 2021 at 17:23
50 ml Bombay, ice, lime and a 150mi can of tonic. The perfect G&T
23rd December 2020 at 04:00
I love Gin and Tonics. My wife not so much so. I added Raspberry Tonic Water instead of straight tonic and she loved it.
7th November 2020 at 15:01
Add peychaud bitters.