⭐Cocktail of the DayThursday, January 29, 2026
Gin and Tonic
A snappy, effervescent mix of gin and quinine-laced tonic that turns bitterness into refreshment.
Base spirit
Gin
Style
Highball
Glassware
Highball glass
The Gin and Tonic is a minimalist highball built over ice, relying on the interplay of juniper, citrus, and quinine. It should taste brisk and dry with clear carbonation. A lime wedge adds sharpness and aroma. Its origins trace to nineteenth century British India where quinine tonic was mixed with gin to make anti-malarial doses more palatable.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz London dry gin
- • 4–5 oz tonic water
- • Lime wedge
Did you know?
“Wondrich documents how British officers mixed gin with quinine tonic in India, establishing the drink’s early form.”
Source:Wondrich Imbibe!; PunchDrink archives
Bartender's Note
Use a cold tonic and large ice cubes.
How to make the Gin and Tonic
- 1Fill a highball with ice.
- 2Add gin.
- 3Top with tonic.
- 4Stir gently.
- 5Garnish.
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