Gin and Tonic recipe // 3 Ways (2024)

FAQs

What is the correct ratio of gin to tonic? ›

In short, the general answer is 1:3 – so one part gin to three parts tonic water. This is a good amount of tonic water to bring out the best of the botanicals in the gin without diluting it too much.

Use a bit more tonic than gin for the best gin and tonic.

For one (strong) co*cktail, I combine 3 ounces of gin with 4 ounces of tonic water, which tastes crisp, refreshing, and not too boozy. I always add lime to my gin and tonics, both a squeeze of fresh lime and a wedge or slice in the glass itself.

The primary three ingredients used in the majority of gins are juniper, coriander and angelica. Even though these are the most popular, there are hundreds of flowers, roots, fruits, berries and nuts that are used to create a palate for each gin that makes it distinctive.

The ratio of gin to tonic is dependent on the strength of alcohol in your selected gin; we generally recommend 1 part gin to 3 parts tonic (50ml, or a double measure, to 150ml tonic). Measuring your gin in a jigger will help with accuracy and achieving balance in your drink.

To craft the perfect G&T at home, simply fill a highball glass up to the top with ice cubes (a pre-chilled glass is an added bonus). Then, pour in your gin, top with tonic water and lift with drinks stirrer or long spoon from the bottom to mix without disrupting the fizz. Garnish with a wedge or twist of fresh lime.

This kind of spices enhances the taste of gin and balance all flavours. Refreshing, a bit spicy and very aromatic. To enjoy aromas and tastes, we always recommend to serve Gin Tonic in a chilled balloon glass.

For drinks with a high ABV, the ice will help soften the spirit. However, ice doesn't necessarily mean dilution. It might seem counterintuitive, but adding lots of ice can actually slow down dilution. This is because ice keeps ice cold- meaning it melts much more slowly.

A bad gin will taste like pine and nothing else. But a good gin will have a beautiful balance of flavors. Juniper berries are the backbone of gin. Juniper should be the dominant flavor and it gives the drink its fresh, piney character, as well as some of its dryness.

For a gin to be a gin, there must be at least 37.5% of pure alcohol in the total volume of liquid. Look for the ABV percentage on the next bottle you pick up. Sing Gin sits at a nicely-rounded 40%. Vodka's minimum alcohol content is the same – around 35% – but note the word 'minimum'!

What is the secret ingredient in gin? ›

Juniper Berries

“It wouldn't be gin without juniper, you can smell gin just by crushing a juniper berry in your hand.” Red Door Gin's signature botanical is punchy, piney and fresh flavoured.

Pour 50ml (a double shot) of gin over the ice. Stir around the edge of the glass gently. Top up with tonic water. Many gin professionals in the industry will encourage you to use around 200ml for every 50ml , but really this is entirely up to you and your personal taste!

In a highball glass filled with ice cubes, pour 2 ounces gin, then top with 4 to 6 ounces tonic water.

Whenever possible, be sure to use fresh-squeezed lime juice for mixing, and remember that a little usually goes a long way — most co*cktails use a 2:1 or even 3:1 gin-to-lime ratio, often with some simple syrup or liqueur for sweetness.

Put simply, a ratio of approximately 1:3 that creates the perfect blend of fragrant gin aromas with tonic bitterness.

What nutritional benefit can you get from drinking a Gin and Tonic? There is no nutritional benefit from drinking a Gin and Tonic. The amount of alcohol content present in a Gin and Tonic co*cktail is 37.5% by volume with a high amount of 100 calories per serving.