The gin and tonic is the epitome of simple elegance. Born from necessity in colonial India where British officers mixed gin with quinine-infused tonic water to ward off malaria, it has evolved into one of the world’s most beloved cocktails. What makes this drink special is its beautiful balance, the botanical complexity of the gin dancing with the bitter brightness of tonic, all brought together with the aromatic oils of fresh citrus. A proper G&T should be refreshing, crisp, and subtly complex.
Classic Gin and Tonic Recipe
Cuisine: Great BritainDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
2
minutesCalories
171
kcal
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Ingredients
60 ml 2 fl oz London Dry Gin
150 ml 5 fl oz premium tonic water
Ice cubes
1 1 lime wedge
Equipment
Highball glass
Bar spoon
Jigger
Instructions
- Fill your glass to the brim with ice cubes.
- Pour the measure of gin over the ice.
- Slowly pour the tonic water into the glass at an angle to preserve carbonation.
- Gently stir once or twice to combine without losing effervescence.
- Squeeze the lime wedge over the drink to release the oils, then drop it into the glass.
