Classic Gin and Tonic
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Hot summer nights, call for ice cold beverages. Something refreshing and maybe even a bit fizzy. This Classic Gin and Tonic is the perfect cocktail to handle such a hard job. There are only three ingredients needed, unless you count the ice, and you can make your cocktail as strong as you like…..
When I was growing up, I remember hearing the grown ups talking about Tangueray and Tonic at dinner parties. Obviously, I had no idea what they were talking about until I was in college and started working in a bar. The college students were not the ones coming in and ordering Classic Gin and Tonic, their parents were! But the choices in gin have expanded since I was a child, and I learned that Tangueray was just a brand of gin…..
Since everything that is old is new again, I decided to dust off this old classic and share it with a new generation that may or may not have ever heard of it. You are not required to use Tangueray, as I said there are many, many other to choose from. I chose to because it was the one that I remembered from my childhood, although I remember a bottle of Beefeaters on the shelf as well, lol
How to make a Classic Gin and Tonic Cocktail
Simply fill a glass 3/4’s full of ice.
Add 2 ounces of good quality Gin, and 4 to 5 ounces of tonic water.
Lightly squeeze one wedge of lime into the glass before dropping it in.
Gently stir and serve.
Bubbly, refreshing, and light…perfect!
Notes:
- Classic Gin and Tonic is usually served in a Highball Glass, or a Rocks Glass. I thought these juice glasses were really fun, and close enough to a rocks glass, LOL
- To adjust the strength of your cocktail, simply add more or less tonic water. Taller glass, more room for tonic water.
- The quality of your gin and your tonic water WILL have a direct affect on the taste of your drink. You don’t want to skimp, don’t buy generic.
Is gin not your thing? Check out these 15 Refreshing Summer Cocktails, I’m sure you will find something that you will like…..
International Gin and Tonic Day is celebrated worldwide on October 19th, and now you can be prepared…you’re welcome. 😉
Enjoy!!
Classic Gin and Tonic
Ingredients
- ice
- 2 ounces good quality Gin {I used Tangueray}
- 4 to 5 ounces tonic water
- lime wedge
Instructions
- Fill a Highball or rocks glass 3/4’s full of ice.
- Add 2 ounces of good quality Gin, and 4 to 5 ounces of tonic water.
- Lightly squeeze one wedge of lime into the glass before dropping it in.
- Gently stir and serve.
Notes
- Classic Gin and Tonic is usually served in a Highball Glass, or a Rocks Glass. I thought these juice glasses were really fun, and close enough to a rocks glass, LOL
- To adjust the strength of your cocktail, simply add more or less tonic water. Taller glass, more room for tonic water.
- The quality of your gin and your tonic water WILL have a direct affect on the taste of your drink. You don't want to skimp, don't buy generic.
I have taken this before and it is really nice especially when served chilled.
Love (love, love) G & T. It’s beyond refreshing! Visiting from Totally Terrific Tuesday party.