How to make a perfect gin and tonic. We share all our tips including the best gin to use and the perfect ratio of gin to tonic. Jump to the Gin and Tonic Cocktail Recipe or read on to see our tips for making it.
The key to a great gin and tonic recipe is to balance the bitterness of tonic against the gin. Never tasting one too much more than the other.
So we already know that there’s gin, tonic water and ice, but how much? What kind of gin and don’t forget the lime, right?
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Best Gin and Tonic Recipe
The best gin and tonic balances the bitterness of tonic water against the aromatics of the gin. A London dry gin (such as Beefeater), Plymouth or Bombay work well. London dry gins will be more straightforward in flavor while Plymouth gin will be a bit more aromatic. We’ve also used Bombay Sapphire and loved it, but we really enjoy Sapphire’s extra spiciness.
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: 1 drink
Serving Size: 1 drink
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 drink, calories 269, Protein 0 g, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 11 g, Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) gin
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh lime juice
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) tonic water
- Lime wedge or slice
- Ice
Instruction:
- Fill a high ball glass with ice. Add gin and lime juice. Then top with tonic water. Garnish with lime wedge or slice.
Bold Gin And Tonic Cocktail Recipe
The gin and tonic is a classic and simple cocktail, but sometimes the classics deserve to be elevated. A few specialty garnishes give the drink a bold twist.
Prep: 3min
Total: 3min
Yield: 1
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces gin
- 2 large ice cubes
- 2 lime slices
- 2 sprigs lime balm (or lemon thyme or mint)
- 3 ounces tonic water, or more to taste
- 5 juniper berries
Instruction:
- Pour the gin into a highball glass.
- Add the ice, lime slices, and a sprig of lime balm.
- Fill the glass with the tonic water.
- Garnish the drink with juniper berries and a few leaves from the remaining herb sprig.
