Photo: The Perfect Gin & Tonic Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 tonic water Ice Cubes (recommended: Schweppes) (see Note)
- 3 ounces gin (recommended: Plymouth Gin)
- 4 ounces tonic water (recommended: Schweppes)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Directions
Place the ice cubes in a tall, narrow, chilled glass (the cubes should come near the top.) Add the gin, then the tonic water, then the lime juice, stirring well. Garnish with lime wedge, and serve immediately.
Note: To make the ice cubes, simply fill an empty ice cube tray with tonic water, and let the cubes freeze. It takes just a few hours. Covered well, the cubes will remain fresh-tasting in the freezer for at least a few weeks.
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By zappo1050
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.
By TheDeekMan
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.
By dannynoonan
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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