Gin & Tonic
The Drink That Saved The British Empire
It was an April 9th when the Civil War ended, and it was another April 9th when King George V was crowned. And, perhaps just as importantly, on April 9th of each year, we celebrate gin and tonics on a national scale.
Is the fact that National Gin and Tonic Day falls on the same day as these other historical events a simple coincidence? Maybe. All we know is that International Gin & Tonic Day is exactly what it sounds like: an excuse to drink G&T.
Attention, gin lovers: you'll definitely want to add these recipes to your cocktail repertoire. The glass, the ice, the tonic... what is really important to prepare a perfect gin and tonic? How to serve it, how to innovate it... We will tell you everything! The name itself is already a spoiler for the recipe: gin + tonic water. Is it that simple? Yes, but that does not mean this world-famous simple drink has no secrets if you want to make it like a true expert.
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Tanqueray Nº Ten and Tonic
The perfect cocktail: Tanqueray & Tonic. That's all you need. In this case, less is more, and the result is very refreshing.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 50ml Tanqueray No. 10
- 150ml Premium tonic water
-Wedge of grapefruit
Ice Cube
-Copa glass
HOW TO MAKE IT
Pour 50ml of Tanqueray Nº Ten Gin into a Copa glass, add plenty of ice, and mix with 150ml of premium tonic water.
Add a wedge of grapefruit to garnish and stir.
Supersonic Hendrik 's Gin & Tonic
The speed of sound is around 760 mph at sea level. As the planet Earth travels at 100 times this speed, the SUPERSONIC HENDRICK'S GIN & TONIC is technically supersonic. The inclusion of a bracing shot of espresso keeps this drink on its high-flying toes.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 50ml Hendrik 's Gin
- Barspoon of Sugar Syrup
- 25ml Fresh Espresso (left to go cold)
-100ml Tonic Water
- Cucumber Wheels
HOW TO MAKE IT
Combine all ingredients in a highball filled with cubed ice. Lightly stir and serve. Garnish with 3 thinly sliced rounds of cucumber.
Sunrise Aviation G & T
Although it looks complex, this gin & tonic twist is a simple cocktail that can be enjoyed throughout the afternoon. It has herbal, fresh and citrus notes… exactly what we need this spring.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 45ml Aviation American Gin
- 30ml Bitter Aperitivo Liqueur
- 90ml Tonic Water
- Mint Sprig
HOW TO MAKE IT
Pour Aviation Gin & Bitter Aperitivo Liqueur into glass filled with Ice and top with Tonic Water. Gently stir and garnish with Mint Sprig.
SASHA SAYS:
" The perfect gin and tonic exists. We are far from those gin and tonics that are packed with exotic fruits, spices, or wild flowers, because we know that you do not need that much to enjoy a good gin and that, as in many other things in life, less is more. If all this has left you craving a gin, now you know how to make it. Get on it and chin, chin!"