Gin & Tonic
Gin · Highball
While the combination dates to British colonial India, the modern G&T became hugely popular during American Prohibition as tonic water's bitter quinine masked the harsh taste of bootleg gin.
| Glass | Highball |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 11% |
| Category | prohibition |
| Flavor | bitter, refreshing, citrus, classic |
Ingredients
- Gin2 oz
- Tonic Water4 oz
- Lemon Wheel1 piece
Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice
- Add gin
- Top with tonic water
- Stir gently
- Garnish with lime wheel
Pro Tips
- British colonial India origin — tonic's quinine was an anti-malarial; gin masked its bitterness.
- Premium tonic (Fever-Tree, Q) transforms this; Schweppes works but is uninspired.
- A lime wheel plus a sprig of rosemary or a cucumber slice elevates the aromatics.