Gin and tonic

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Gin and tonic cocktail
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Gin and tonic with lime wedge
Primary alcohol by volume
Served Poured over ice cubes (on the rocks)
Standard garnish

A slice or wedge of lime or lemon

Standard drinkware Highball glass or rocks 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 ice. It is usually garnished with a slice or wedge of lime or lemon. The amount of gin varies according to taste. Suggested ratios of gin-to-tonic are 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, and 2:3. [1][2][3]

In some countries, gin and tonic is marketed pre-mixed in single-serving cans.[4]

It is sometimes called a “T and T” if it is made with Tanqueray gin.

History

This cocktail was introduced by the army of the British East India Company in India.

Tonic water contains quinine, which was used to prevent malaria. Because the tonic water consumed to prevent malaria in the 18th century was extremely strong, making it taste very bitter, gin was added to make it more palatable.[5] The bitter flavor of quinine complements the green notes of gin (flavored with juniper), much as dry vermouth complements the gin in a classic martini. Tonic water sold today contains less quinine and is consequently less bitter (and is sometimes sweetened).

Although tonic water today has less medical use than formerly, gin and tonic has remained a popular drink. Because of its connection with warm climates and its refreshing effects, this cocktail is very popular during the warmer months.[6]

See also

References

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  1. Jon Bonné (2006-02-08). "Secrets to a perfect gin and tonic". MSNBC. Retrieved 2010-06-02. 
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  3. Regan, Gary (2003). The Joy of Mixology. New York: Clarkson Potter. p. 261. ISBN 9780609608845. 
  4. "Greenall's Gin & Tonic 250ml product information". Tesco.com. Retrieved 2010-06-02. 
  5. Tonic water: sweet, bitter medicine, The Free Library. Retrieved 30 December 2009.
  6. "The History of Gin (and Tonic)". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2010-06-02.