Raise your glass and embark on a global journey of flavors as we celebrate International Gin & Tonic Day. Gin and tonic, a classic cocktail known for its refreshing simplicity, has evolved into a canvas for mixologists to craft unique and tantalizing concoctions. This day is a tribute to the juniper-infused spirit’s versatility and the artistry of those who mix it. Join us as we explore the stories behind some of the world’s most exciting gin and tonic recipes, from the timeless classics to modern interpretations that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your gin and tonic experience.
The Original G&T by Priyanka Rath, Mixologist, Yakii-Asian Tapas Bar & Restaurant
G&T originated in Calcutta, the state of India in the 1840’s. It originated as a cure to malaria, as Gin has Botanicals in it and Tonic has quinine. Quinine was so bitter in taste that people couldn’t drink it and that’s how tonic water originated. Thus giving birth to Gin and Tonic!
Ingredients
– Gin- 60 ml
– Indian Tonic Water – 120 ml
– Gondhoraj Lime Slice -1 no.
– Mint Sprig
– Rosemary -1 no
Method
Build-up & cheers
Hendrick’s Gin Mule
Ingredients
Hendrick’s Original Gin – 50ml
Lime Juice – 20ml
Top with ginger beer
3 Thinly sliced rounds of cucumber
Lime wedge
Method
Step 1
Combine all ingredients in a highball filled with cubed ice.
Step 2
Lightly stir.
Step 3
Garnish with 3 thinly sliced rounds of cucumber & a lime wedge.
Taki and Tonic by Bensan, Mixologist, Taki Taki
Ingredients
Oriental Sencha leaves infused Gin
Oriental Yuzu juice
Fresh Basil leaves
Honey water
Tonic water
Method
Add all ingredients and build up the drink, give it a nice stir and ensure ingredients re diluted well, add 5-6 cubes of ice and top up the same with tonic, garnish with a dehydrated lemon wheel and a taki peel stamp along with edible flowers.
Bohemian Rhapsody by Harry Simon Peter, Mixologist, Hops Haus Bangalore
Ingredients: Gin, Cherry, Lime, White Peach & Jasmine Tonic Water
Method
Muddle 5-6 cherries in a shaker, add 60ml of Gin, add lime and fine strain in a highball glass filled with ice and top it up with White Peach & Jasmine Tonic Water
OLEO IT IS! by Disha Mankikar & Evonne Eadie, Brand Developer, Diageo India
Ingredients:
Gordons London Dry Gin-60ml
Oleo Saccharum-20ml
Carbonated tonic water-top up
Method: built over ice in a tall hi-ball glass.
Garnish: Orange peel
RECYCLED G&T by Disha Mankikar & Evonne Eadie, Brand Developer, Diageo India
Ingredients:
Gordons London Dry Gin-60ml
Remains of citrus peel
Carbonated tonic water-top up
Method: built over ice in a tall hi-ball glass.
Garnish: Citrus peel
GIN & JUICE
Ingredients:
Tanqueray Gin: 60ml
Orange Juice: 30ml
Tonic Water
Ice: 3-4 Cubes
Lime Wedge: 1
Method:
Fill your cocktail glass with some ice and pour 60ml Tanqueray Gin into it.
Add 30ml orange juice and Tonic water to it.
Pinch 1 lime wedge and sip a drink.
Garnish: Orange peel
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