Gin Tonic
Simple, refreshing highball wey dey highlight di botanical notes of gin against di bitter quinine of tonic.
Wetin you need
- 60 mlGin
- 120 mlTonic Water
How to make am
- 1Fill highball glass with ice.
- 2Add gin.
- 3Top with tonic water.
- 4Stir gently once or twice.
- 5Garnish with lime wedge.
Decoration
Lime wedge
Tools
Jigger, Bar Spoon
Story
Gin Tonic come from British colonial India, where officers dey take their anti-malaria quinine medicine wey dem mix with gin and sugar make am taste better. Di combination show say e too sweet well well, e even pass im medical purpose, e come turn one of di most popular drinks for di whole world. Spain don lift am to art form with elaborate presentation. G&T dey succeed through contrast—gin complex botanical notes dey meet tonic bitter quinine, dey create something wey big pass di sum of parts. Di bubbles dey lift everything, make am infinitely refreshing. Even though e simple, di possible variations no get end based on gin style and tonic choice. Dis cocktail dey appeal to almost everybody—e dey accessible but sophisticated, simple but complex. E perfect for hot weather, casual gatherings or anytime wey you wan something refreshing without plenty wahala. Pro Tips: Quality ingredients matter well well. Premium tonic go make dramatic difference. Match your tonic style to your gin. Use plenty ice make e remain cold. Spanish style dey use balloon glasses and elaborate garnishes. You fit swap lime for lemon, cucumber or grapefruit depending on di gin.