Gin and Tonic cocktail recipe

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Gin and tonic is one of the most simple and refreshing cocktails available.

It is very simple to make and is made directly in a highball glass filled with ice.

Just combine the desired amount of gin with some tonic water and a slice of lemon, which someone likes to squeeze into the cocktail.

The recipe is easy and perfect and does not need any changes, variations, or fancy interpretation since it is far from 1700 when Gin & Tonic is drunk.

In the wake of the British Army, the cocktail was born in India as a medicine to fight malaria.

Each soldier was entitled to a dose of gin to make the quinine less bitter.

They used to mix it with gin and water. In time, the recipe was perfected, thanks to the invention of tonic water, which significantly facilitates the mixing of this cocktail.

About the doses of gin to be used, there is no consensus.

They range from a 1:1 ratio for those who want to relax to a much more sober 1/3 of gin and 2/3 of tonic water. It depends on what time it is and on the function of the cocktail.

At 4 p.m., a drop of gin is permitted to flavor a soft drink, but you can dare and beef up your cocktail during the evening.

Ingredients and doses for making the perfect Gin & Tonic

• 4 cl gin
• 10 cl of tonic water
• One slice of lemon or lime
• ice

How to prepare the perfect Gin & Tonic

Fill a highball glass with ice, pour the gin, fill with tonic water, squeeze a wedge of lemon, and garnish with a slice of lemon. Enjoy your drink!

Which gin is best for a gin and tonic?

The Gin Tonic is the litmus test for every gin. There are no shortcuts to reach the top, but there are indeed a thousand gins to try, not just one, and each time your Gin Tonic will be a different and exciting experience.

If you want a delicate and fragrant Gin Tonic with floral and herbaceous nuances that make the experience unique, choose a great distillate like Hendrick’s gin. If you prefer a rockier, lashing cocktail, try a Plymouth Gin Navy Strength; if you prefer delicate cocktails with a citrus flavor, try the Panarea Island Gin; and if you like licorice, try the Roby Marton gin.

The Aviation Gin and 209 are true gems if you like American pyrotechnic gins. The Opihr gin is a magical trip to the East for those who love spices. And we finish with two sons of the woods, the Caorunn and the Monkey 47 Schwarzwald, both beautiful creatures full of balsamic perfumes.

Now let’s try some variants of the classic Gin and Tonic!

Gin Tonic with Angostura

If you want to add an intriguing herbaceous shade to your drink, drop two drops of Angostura in your Gin and Tonic, and it’ll be even more delicious.

Gin and tonic with cucumber

If you want to make it even more remarkable, add a few cucumber slices, which create a symphony of exceptional fragrances with the tonic water.

Gin Tonic with Grapefruit

The classy one: add 1/4 cup grapefruit juice and one slice to your Gin and Tonic, and it will take on an irresistible, zesty nuance.

Gin Tonic with rosemary

The aromatic touch conferred by an ordinary sprig of rosemary will open the gates of heaven, thanks to the harmony of scents, in one of the best incarnations of Gin and Tonic. Close your eyes before drinking.

Gin Tonic food pairings

Grilled cheese sandwich; Chicken Cacciatore, Vitello Tonnato, truffle risotto, pasta alla carbonara, paella mixta.

Gin cocktail you should try

Bramble, Ramos Gin Fizz, Singapore Sling, Negroni, Tuxedo.