The Perfect Gin & Tonic

Recipe copyright David Rosengarten

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  • on March 16, 2012

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    This was too strong. I have been drinking G&T for a while and I was surprised at ratio for this mix. I would lower it to 2 ounces Gin and keep everything else the same.

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  • on November 04, 2011

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    Schweppes in the US tastes terrible: high fructose completely changes it compared to Europe+Latin America's sugar recipe, whole different thing ! (especially in the small glass bottles.

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  • on February 06, 2011

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    Adding lime juice makes a Gin and Tonic a Gin Rickey. Don't use Schweppes; it's sweetened and makes it slightly heavy in these proportions. Fever Tree or Q Tonic are both better alternatives. The lightest Gin Rickey's are blended with seltzer.

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  • on December 28, 2010

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    I always use Fever Tree or one of the more thougtfully prepared tonic waters out there now instead of the sickeningly syrupy sweetness of Schweppes or other big brands. Combined with Hendricks or Plymouth, lime, and ice it makes for a fantastic cocktail

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  • on July 24, 2010

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    This was a very tasty gin & tonic, kind of strong, but the ice cubes were a nice touch. The fresh lime packed a kick.

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  • on July 03, 2010

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    This is very truly the perfecdt gin and tonic for me. I too use Hendricks although I've never had Plymouth so I'll have to give that a try. I didn't have the tonic ice cubes and didn't want to wait but will try this next time.

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  • on May 15, 2010

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    I woudl always use Hendricks for Gin and Tonic and lemon over lime

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  • on October 02, 2007

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    I must say, having been a G & T fan for decades I have never come across the frozen tonic ice cube thing before. What an amazing idea. I don't enjoy slamming down a drink but you almost have to with ice. When you're paying for the good stuff it's nice to finish a mix drink with the same flavor you started with. So thanks to the person who thought of it. From this point on I will never again have a weak homemade G & T.

    PEACE-OUT

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  • on December 28, 2005

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    it tastes great with all the ingredeants and the meal.

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  • on September 02, 2005

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    I had to add a little extra tonic water, but this was very good! Yum!

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