Gin and Tonic
Calling all gin lovers—this classic cocktail is your new go-to! Whether you're winding down with a solo nightcap or mixing up a pitcher to get the party started, the gin and tonic always delivers. Easy to make, impossible to resist, and a gauranteed refresher every time.
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What is a Gin and Tonic?
Gin and Tonics go way back. Originating in Holland in the 1800s, it was invented to help combat disease - a common theme amongst the classic cocktails.
A Gin and tonic is a classic cocktail that has two basic ingredients just as it’s name suggests: gin, and tonic water. The simplicity of this cocktail makes it super easy to customize. Put your own spin on it by adding a flavored syrup or trying a flavor infused gin.
What kind of glass can I serve a Gin and Tonic in?
A Gin and Tonic works best in a collins glass, however, this drink is extremely versatile and would work well in a variety of glasses depending on how strong you’d like the gin flavor to be. A smaller glass, like a tumbler, will mean less tonic water is added and thus create a stronger cocktail.
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Ingredients
Cocktail
1 ounce gin
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
Tonic Water
Ice
Garnish
Slice of lime
Sprig of rosemary
How to make a Gin and Tonic
Fill your favorite cocktail glass with ice and set aside.
Add gin and lime to a mixing glass. Add ice and rapidly stir for about 60 seconds.
Using the strainer lid, pour the mixture over the ice in your cocktail glass.
Top the glass off with tonic water.
Garnish with a lime slice and rosemary (optional).
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Gin and Tonic
Calling all gin lovers—this classic cocktail is your new go-to! Whether you're winding down with a solo nightcap or mixing up a pitcher to get the party started, the gin and tonic always delivers. Easy to make, impossible to resist, and a gauranteed refresher every time.
Ingredients
Directions
- Step One - Fill your favorite glass with ice.
- Step Two - Pour gin into glass. Top off the glass with tonic water and a splash of fresh lime juice.
- Garnish with a lime slice.
*Nutrition is auto-calculated by recipes generator.
