Gin and tonic
| Cocktail | |
|---|---|
Gin and tonic with lime wedge | |
| Type | Highball |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | Poured over cubes of ice ("on the rocks") |
| Standard garnish | A slice of lime |
| Standard drinkware | Highball glass |
| Commonly used ingredients | Gin and tonic water, according to taste |
| Preparation | In a glass filled with ice cubes, add gin and tonic. |
A gin and tonic is a highball cocktail made with gin and tonic water poured over a large amount of ice.[1] The ratio of gin to tonic varies according to taste, strength of the gin, other drink mixers being added, etc., with most recipes calling for a ratio between 1:1 and 1:3. It is usually garnished with a slice or wedge of lime. To preserve effervescence, the tonic can be poured down a bar spoon.[2] The ice cools the gin, dulling the effect of the alcohol in the mouth and making the drink more pleasant and refreshing to taste.[3]
It is commonly referred to as a G and T in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.[4] In some parts of the world (e.g., in Germany, Italy, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey), it is called a gin tonic (Japanese: ジン・トニック, Hepburn: jin tonikku). It is also referred to as ginto in the Netherlands, and as GT in the Nordics.
- ^ "This is how you make the perfect G&T". Good Housekeeping. 31 July 2017.
- ^ Bombay Sapphire Global (18 July 2017). "03 Ultimate G&T 1". YouTube. Archived from the original on 11 December 2021.
- ^ "7 mistakes that are ruining your gin and tonic". Good Housekeeping. 5 June 2017.
- ^ HeapsGoodGin (5 September 2022). "Ginto, G & T, Gin Tonic. How Countries Around The World Define A G & T". heapsgoodgin.com.au. Retrieved 8 February 2023.