By Timo Torner/ Last updated on April 7, 2023
Done right, the Gin and Tonic recipe is one of the most invigorating classic drink recipes. It's refreshing, versatile, and well-balanced. But what makes the perfect G&T?
The Gin and Tonic recipe is easy and straightforward, witha long history. The refreshing drink is made of one part gin and three parts tonic water. But it's important to pay attention to all the little details to take the drink to the next level. We share them with you: starting withthe ideal ratio of Gin to tonic water, the best gin for the co*cktail, and the way to the best ways to garnish it. Learn how to mix this refreshing two-component summer drink and how to serve it to your guests. Table of Contents show A refreshing Highball made with Gin and tonic water Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes Course: Drinks Keyword: Gin Servings: 1 Calories: 216kcal Cost: $2 1 Jigger 1 Bar spoon Fill your glass with ice cubes. Add a bit of tonic water, approx. 1 - 1.5 oz. 6 ounces Tonic water Gently pur in the Gin followed by the rest of the tonic water. 2 ounces Gin, 6 ounces Tonic water Press some lemon juice into the drink and add your garnish to the drink. 1 Lemon/lime wheel or other suitable garnish Serving: 8ozCalories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 18gSodium: 25mgSugar: 18gCalcium: 2mg Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was! What's the alcohol content of a Gin and Tonic? The alcohol content of a Gin and Tonic depends on the ratios and on the strength of your Gin. I calculate with a 1:3 mix, using 1.5oz of Gin with 40%. How many calories are in a G&T? To calculate calories, I again assume a ratio of 1:3. If you drink 1.5 oz of Gin, you're consuming 112 calories. The tonic water (Indian tonic) adds another 46 calories. So an average serving contains only 158 calories. You can reduce this to 132 calories by using light tonic water. How is a Gin and Tonic called around the world? Most English-speaking countries like the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, commonly name it Gin and Tonic. A ratio of1 part Gin to 3 parts tonic wateris preferable. But no recipe will work for everyone and every combination. Some prefer to let the Gin shine, while others are looking for a drink with a lower alcohol level. Everything from 1:1 up to 1:4 is practicable and can produce excellent results. The key to a great Gin and Tonic recipe is the perfect balance of ingredients. You want just the right amount of bitter flavor from the tonic water paired with the botanical notes of Gin to create the best Gin and Tonic possible. If you get that right, you can even highlight the distinct flavors of a gin, by garnishing it with botanicals that either emphasize its ingredients or complement them. Here's what you'll need to make a refreshing Gin and Tonic: To serve a Gin and Tonic in style, there's still something important missing from the best Gin and Tonic, the glassware. The G&T istechnically a Highballand, thus, often served in a classic Highball glass. While this is perfectly fine, there are some other options to consider. My two favorites are the balloon-shaped coppa glass that has plenty of space for an extra ice cube out of two, and a heavy crystal glass (somewhere between Highball and Collins). For more details on glassware, check out our guide to thebest glasses for a perfect Gin and Tonic. TheGin and Tonic historyis full of tales and legends. For example, the most common story of how the co*cktail was invented is that British Navy soldiers developed it as a form of Malaria prevention. Allegedly, they combined their bitter-tasting tonic water with gin to make it taste better. However, a2004 studyshows that this story is most likely untrue. There is also no real evidence to support this theory. based on historical documents, it's more likely that the early Gin and Tonic was a refreshing drink mostly consumed in tropical climates. Multiple sources indicate that the drink was most likely invented in India and not by soldiers of the Royal British Navy.Quick Facts Gin & Tonic
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Such a drink would contain 10 percent ABV (alcohol by volume), which reflects an average G&T pretty well.
In other countries, there's a slight variation in the name. Countries in Western Europe skip the "and" and call it Gin Tonic.
Japan also does this by naming it ジン・トニック - speaking "jin tonikku."The ideal ratio of tonic water to Gin
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2 comments on “The Best Gin and Tonic Recipe”
I typically use a 1:2 of Gin to tonic water but you're right, it depends on the drinkers palate. -Btw. you should try Cruxland Gin, a South African Gin made from Kalahari truffles; Delicious!Reply
Thanks for the feedback, Jack.
I also vary on the ratios but I think 1:3 is best for beginners. From there your can explore if you need a stronger or slightly weaker drink.
And I tried Cruxland before, I agree it's an excellent Gin! South Africa actually has a really nice selection of premium gins in general.
CheersReply
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