Gin and tonic
Gin and tonic with lime wedge | |
| Type | Highball |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Gin and tonic water, according to taste
|
| Base spirit | Gin |
| Standard drinkware | Highball glass |
| Standard garnish | A slice of lime |
| Served | Poured over cubes of ice ("on the rocks") |
| 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. The ratio of gin to tonic varies according to taste, strength of the gin, other drink mixers being added, etc., with most recipes calling for a ratio between 1:1 and 1:3. It is usually garnished with a slice or wedge of lime. To preserve effervescence, the tonic can be poured down a bar spoon. The ice cools the gin, dulling the effect of the alcohol in the mouth and making the drink more pleasant and refreshing to taste.
It is commonly referred to as a G and T in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. In countries such as Germany, Italy, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, it is called a gin tonic (Japanese: ジン・トニック, Hepburn: jin tonikku). It is sometimes referred to as ginto in the Netherlands and France, and GT in the Nordics.
It has its origins in British military officers, stationed in British India during the 19th Century.