| Gin and tonic with lime wedge | |
| Primary alcohol by volume | |
|---|---|
| Served | Poured over ice cubes (on the rocks) |
| Standard garnish | |
| Standard drinkware | Highball glass or rocks glass |
| Commonly used ingredients |
Gin and tonic water, according to taste |
| Preparation | In a glass filled with ice cubes, add gin and tonic. |
A gin and tonic is a highball cocktail made with gin and tonic water poured over ice. It is usually garnished with a slice or wedge of lime, or lemon. The amount of gin varies according to taste. Suggested ratios of gin-to-tonic are 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, and 2:3.[1][2][3]
In some countries, gin and tonic is marketed pre-mixed in single-serving cans.[4]
It is commonly referred to as a "G and T" in the UK and Ireland.[5] Some brands will replace the word "gin" with their own brand or initial in recipes. For instance, "Sapphire and Tonic" for Bombay Sapphire,[6] "Hendrick's and Tonic" for Hendrick's Gin (garnished with cucumber to further distinguish it),[7] or "T&T" for Tanqueray.[8][9]
In some parts of the world (e.g., German-language areas, Korea, Spain, Turkey), it is called "Gin Tonic".
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This cocktail was introduced by the army of the British East India Company in India.
Tonic water contains quinine, which was used to prevent malaria. In the 18th century, tonic water contained a large amount of quinine, which caused it to have a very bitter taste. Gin was added to make it more palatable.[10] Tonic water sold today contains only a very small amount of quinine and is consequently much less bitter (and it is usually sweetened).[11]
The flavor of the quinine complements the green notes of the gin (flavored with juniper), much as dry vermouth complements the gin in a classic martini.
Because of its connection with warm climates and its refreshing effects, gin and tonic is a very popular cocktail during the warmer months.[12]
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