Proper Gin and Tonic

[thi9elsp]

If you’re buying or pouring I’ll take what you put in front of me. I used to drink GTs a lot. Tanqueray 2 or 3 to 1 to the tonic on the rocks with a slice of lime.

I found they went down too easily. So extra dry martini using Bombay is my replacement.

 

[BeeMaa]

Muddle three mint leaves in a lowball glass. Add 3 oz of Beefeater (or Hendricks) gin. Add ice and stir. Squeeze a lime wedge and drop it in. Stir again. Top up with Fever Free tonic water.

Extremely refreshing with the hint of mint.

Note - I also substitute lemon for the lime when I’m in the mood.

EDIT - It’s 8:30 am and now my mouth is watering for a G&T.

 

[TSIBINDI]

...Sundowners around the mopani fire at night after a hard day of hunting in Africa.
Gin...whatever the safari operator has on hand, tonic same. Ice, lime/lemon if available.

Best G&T's I ever drank.

 

[VertigoBE]

2/3rd Tonic, Fever Tree preferred, but other premium tonics will work.
1/3rd Gin
Slice of green lime optional
Ice cubes

Gins:
- Hendrick's
- Nordés (one of the best I've tried, do not add anything but basic tonic)
- Monkey 47
- The Botanist

Serving suggestion: never make a G&T alone, this is something to be shared. By preference with your feet up, enjoying a nice sun set.

 

[chashardy]

The Botanist gin, and Q TONIC with a healthy wedge of lime.

 

[Josh P]

Plymouth with bitters.

If it has to be with tonic, as long as it isn’t bottom shelf, the lime is more important than the particular brand in my opinion.

 

[deewayne2003]

Last year when I was in Mumbai the bar at the Taj Mahal Palace served Sepoy Indian Tonic Water. So far unable to locate in the USA.

Indian Tonic Water

Presenting: Sepoy and Co. Indian Tonic Water. An ode to the culture of tonic, our Indian Tonic Water follows a more historical recipe, delivering the delightful quinine bitterness of traditional tonic water balanced with organic citrus acids and flavours to produce an instantly classic...

sepoyandco.com

The closest thing you'll fine in Texas is Fever Tree and you can find it at Spec's.

Fever Tree • Indian Tonic Water 200ml 4k

Blend of natural flavors including hand cold-pressed orange oils cane sugar spring water and the highest quality quinine from the fever-tree.

specsonline.com

Hendricks Gin
Ice
Fever tree tonic
Fresh LEMON wedge

 

[uplander01]

Bombay Extra Dry (White Label) Gin
Copper Craft Gin -Holland Michigan
Fever Tree Tonic
Lime Wedge

Ratio depends on the day

 

[Surgeon1]

Gin makes my joints hurt like it takes all the lube out! and so I'm a Bourbon drinker.
In Africa usually means bring my own or drink what ever scotch or Irish they have!
Some of the local beers cold work too and most of the pre-covid dry red wines from
Africa are frankly very good, so a single sundowner and maybe a glass of wine for dinner
and I'm set.
Good news is for the gin drinkers around the fire they just have more to drink!

 

[DocHolliday]

I’m hesitant to try this because for the last half hour the politics forum is cordial with discussions about a proper Gin and Tonic.

I know this has been explored, but share your G&T. It can be a commentary on ratios, citrus, brand of gin, garnish, etc.

I’m a Beefeater g&t guy.

I make my own tonic syrup. It’s a game changer. I can control the sweetness, the bitterness and the flavor profile. Google Morgenthaler Tonic Syrup for a starter recipe. I. Use TopoChico for bubbles.

 

[UKHunter]

The latest drink I am enjoying - https://www.thekitchn.com/winter-apritif-recipe-port-and-134336

 

[dogcat1]

If you in Denver (God forbid), there is a super Gin bar in Union Station. Stop there if you use the train to get to the airport.

 

[sgt_zim]

Campari and Bombay Sapphire/Tanqueray Rangpur plus a splash of tonic might just be the most refreshing adult libation on earth.

 

[odonata]

For a G&T I usually use 1 part Bombay Sapphire, 2 parts Fever Tonic & a big lime wedge. I always just eyeball it & enjoy it at whatever strength level its at even if I get the proportions wrong. Since I like Sapphire martinis with a twist, a strong gin drink is fine. If I'm mixing one for someone else it's about 1 part to 3 parts and then I let them ask for a stronger second drink.

Most of the gin I've been drinking lately has been Citadelle in a French 75 or a Tom Collins because that's what the some of the ladies in our social group prefer. I just drink what everyone else is having since I'm often the bartender & it keeps things simple when we're all cooking a big meal.

Campari and Bombay Sapphire/Tanqueray Rangpur plus a splash of tonic might just be the most refreshing adult libation on earth.

I gave Campari a try in a couple of Negroni cocktails & I can definitely say it is not to my liking. But vive la différence since I know it's a popular drink with some people.

 

[CBeck]

For a G&T I usually use 1 part Bombay Sapphire, 2 parts Fever Tonic & a big lime wedge. I always just eyeball it & enjoy it at whatever strength level its at even if I get the proportions wrong. Since I like Sapphire martinis with a twist, a strong gin drink is fine. If I'm mixing one for someone else it's about 1 part to 3 parts and then I let them ask for a stronger second drink.

Most of the gin I've been drinking lately has been Citadelle in a French 75 or a Tom Collins because that's what the some of the ladies in our social group prefer. I just drink what everyone else is having since I'm often the bartender & it keeps things simple when we're all cooking a big meal.



I gave Campari a try in a couple of Negroni cocktails & I can definitely say it is not to my liking. But vive la différence since I know it's a popular drink with some people.

I do like a Negroni….though I can understand why it might not be to others liking. My wife is not a fan!

 

[CBH Australia]

As chief bartender and beverage manager I have tasted a variety of Gin styles that I sourced for my wife.

Firstly, I will say “Taste the Tonic” it’s a big part of the drink and Fever Tree can be found in several varieties at the supermarket. There are other good tonics but if you can drink the tonic straight you are half way there.

My wife enjoys the Pink Gins and there is one Tanqueray that stood out to her in a bar and we think it has blackberries or similar making it a purple gin. We haven’t found a stockist.

There are so many small gin distilleries now that we haven’t found one in my small town. They have actually been winning gold medals at the World Gin Awards in England.

Awards - Broken Hill Distillery

Awards *World Gin Awards 2023 Outback Strength Gin Outback Strength Gin Far West Gin Rosemary Gin Redgum Honey & Quandong *World Gin Awards 2023 Category – Navy Strength Gin- Outback Strength Gin – Australia – Country Winner Category – Navy Strength Gin – Outback Strength Gin – Gold Category –...

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[Datchew]

Wonderful thread. I will endeavor to try all these new recipes supplied by you guys.

I made a stop through Iceland recently.
Got to try a gin called Himbrimi Old Tom Gin.
It was a life changing experience.
I'm trying to find a way to order it. None of the distributors in Texas supply it to my knowledge.

Typically for G&T I'm a beefeater guy. 50/50, minimal ice, short glass.
But when I'm hosting or out on a hunt, I take hendricks. No cucumber, no lime.

Technical note: In a pinch, once the gin makes contact with the ice or the walls of the glass, you can declare victory and move on.

 

[HankBuck]

I’m hesitant to try this because for the last half hour the politics forum is cordial with discussions about a proper Gin and Tonic.

I know this has been explored, but share your G&T. It can be a commentary on ratios, citrus, brand of gin, garnish, etc.

@Lone Star Bluegrass - for me the key ingredient is GIN and a generous pour - 3oz or better, over “large” Ice cubes and no more then 3 oz Tonic with a squeezed wedge of lime or lemon. My preferred Gin: Bombay Sapphire or 2nd best Tanguray — as long as the Gin is over 90 proof (I’m sure there are other excellent Gins and I’m just not familiar with many). For me, Gin is a Summertime drink and one to have when you want more flavor then vodka can provide.

 

[HankBuck]

As chief bartender and beverage manager I have tasted a variety of Gin styles that I sourced for my wife.

Firstly, I will say “Taste the Tonic” it’s a big part of the drink and Fever Tree can be found in several varieties at the supermarket. There are other good tonics but if you can drink the tonic straight you are half way there.

My wife enjoys the Pink Gins and there is one Tanqueray that stood out to her in a bar and we think it has blackberries or similar making it a purple gin. We haven’t found a stockist.

There are so many small gin distilleries now that we haven’t found one in my small town. They have actually been winning gold medals at the World Gin Awards in England.

Awards - Broken Hill Distillery

Awards *World Gin Awards 2023 Outback Strength Gin Outback Strength Gin Far West Gin Rosemary Gin Redgum Honey & Quandong *World Gin Awards 2023 Category – Navy Strength Gin- Outback Strength Gin – Australia – Country Winner Category – Navy Strength Gin – Outback Strength Gin – Gold Category –...

brokenhilldistillery.com.au

@CBH Australia - You sir know your GIN !! Way over my head

 

[CBH Australia]

@CBH Australia - You sir know your GIN !! Way over my head

No, I just know how to write a good yarn. I don’t think I have ever seen her pour a drink apparently it’s my job! In our house.

I did a little bar work in the Palace Hotel, the real Palace Hotel before the Priscilla movie was made, The Palace from Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
Casual work many years ago for Mario of Mario’s Palace.

I don’t muddle with Gin like BeeMaa does but I honestly think a poor tasting tonic will only bring down the best of Gin,