Proper Gin and Tonic

[Lone Star Bluegrass]

I’m hesitant to try this because for the last half hour the politics forum is cordial with discussions about a proper Gin and Tonic.

I know this has been explored, but share your G&T. It can be a commentary on ratios, citrus, brand of gin, garnish, etc.

 

[Huvius]

My go to is Tanqueray, fresh lime and regular store brand tonic water.
About two ounces of gin, 1/4 slice of lime - squeezed into the gin and dropped in - add ice and finish with the tonic water so I'd guess that would be about 2-3oz of that.
Give a little stir with a knife or whatever is handy and enjoy!

 

[wesheltonj]

Last year when I was in Mumbai the bar at the Taj Mahal Palace served Sepoy Indian Tonic Water. So far unable to locate in the USA.

Indian Tonic Water

Presenting: Sepoy and Co. Indian Tonic Water. An ode to the culture of tonic, our Indian Tonic Water follows a more historical recipe, delivering the delightful quinine bitterness of traditional tonic water balanced with organic citrus acids and flavours to produce an instantly classic...

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[DrBob]

Sapphire with Fever tree tonic. Toss in a few juniper berries and anise stars and wait before icing.

 

[CZDiesel]

Beefeater!

 

[Lone Star Bluegrass]

This is not my go to, but if you’ve read Ruark you’ve heard of “pink gin.” This is my interpretation:

In a whiskey glass, fill a quarter full of cubed ice, then fill another quarter full with crushed ice (that’s half full, for those of you in Rio Linda).
Add bout + oz gin
Top with HEB lime mineral water OR your preferred tonic water
Garnish with lime wedge

 

[CBeck]

I second Bombay Sapphire with Fever tree tonic….2 lime wedges.

Also a big fan of a proper old fashioned and proper Mai Tai.

 

[thriller]

Uncle Val’s botanical gin- to taste ( roughly 2.5 oz)
Topo chico
Jack Rudy’s tonic syrup- to taste (roughly 1 oz)
1 Key lime
2 cardamom pods
3 juniper berries
1 star anise

Once you try it it’s hard to go back

 

[dchum]

Lemon not lime for me

 

[BushPig1963]

Lemon not lime for me
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You appear to have spilled some - or I hope that is spilled not something else lol x

 

[OxfordTheCat]

Preferably Gordon's.
2 proper measures, so 3oz of it.

Over minimal ice in a highball.
Tonic to fill to 3/4.

Squeeze of lime and lime garnish.
Very healthy hit of Angostura to tint pink.

Then enjoy.

 

[BourbonTrail]

Hendricks Gin
Boylan or Fever Tree tonic
Lime wedge
Portland Woodland Bitters (optional)

1:1 or 1:2 GT ratio

My wife prefers The Botanist gin.

 

[Russ16]

G&T
2 parts boodles gin
1 part fever tree
.5 part Campari
Over medium cubes and stir

Favorite gin drink
2 parts Citadelle or Bluecoat gin
1 part lillet blanc
Shake with ice serve up in a chilled cocktail glass

 

[Lone Star Bluegrass]

Topo Chico / HEB Mineral Water is an under appreciated mixer for gin.

 

[HuntingGold]

Damn... I've been mixing light. Better fix that, I guess.

 

[Red Leg]

Hendricks (the hell with the slice of cucumber)
Fever Tree tonic
Slice of lime
Use to do the dash of bitters but grew out of it.

 

[Lone Star Bluegrass]

This is not my go to, but if you’ve read Ruark you’ve heard of “pink gin.” This is my interpretation:

In a whiskey glass, fill a quarter full of cubed ice, then fill another quarter full with crushed ice (that’s half full, for those of you in Rio Linda).
Add bout + oz gin
Top with HEB lime mineral water OR your preferred tonic water
Garnish with lime wedge

The app is giving me fits, but this is supposed to read four ounces gin and as many dashes of bitters before the tonic hits.

 

[DrBob]

Beefeater!

Excellent...classic. Good choice. One can buy the tonic syrup to add to seltzer to taste.