Gin & Tonic

EveningBitter, Bold

Gin and Tonic is a classic that always delivers.

Gin, plenty of ice, Thomas Henry Tonic Water. Bitter, fresh, clean on the finish.

Here you’ll find the original recipe plus bartender tips that make the difference between “pretty good” and “exactly right”.

You need

: 1.5 oz London Dry Gin
Thomas Henry Tonic Water
Ice: Ice Cubes
Garnish: lemon
Technique: build in glass
Glass: longdrink / highball / copa glass

Preparation

Fill a glass with ice cubes.
Pour in gin.
Top up with Thomas Henry Tonic Water.
Garnish with a twist of lemon zest.

Your drink.

Straight to your gallery. Ingredients & preparation always included.

Good to know

Bartender Tips

Gin and Tonic can be simple. Details make it great.

A Gin and Tonic does not need a big setup. But it reacts to temperature, balance and timing. When ice, gin and tonic work together, two ingredients suddenly turn into a properly crafted drink.

How much ice should a Gin and Tonic have?

A Gin and Tonic wants to stay cold. Plenty of ice keeps the drink from diluting too quickly and helps it hold its structure. Half-filled glasses may look casual, but they rarely taste as good.

Should you chill the gin before making a G&T?

Add the gin and give it a brief stir to bring down the temperature. Then add the tonic. No show, no bar trick. Just physics.

How do you keep a Gin and Tonic fizzy?

Do not splash it in. Do not rush it. Pour gently over a bar spoon or down the inside of the glass. This keeps the carbonation in the drink instead of losing it to the air.

What is the best garnish for a Gin and Tonic?

A twist is usually enough. Lemon brings freshness, lime adds extra punch, cucumber works well with floral gins. The garnish should support the drink, not your social feed.

What gin works best in a Gin and Tonic?

London Dry works almost every time. Modern botanical gins offer more aroma, but they need a tonic that does not overpower them. Balance beats experimentation.

Does the tonic water really matter in a G&T?

Classic Tonic Water keeps the drink clean and bitter.

Botanical tonics add herbal notes. Floral styles bring more aroma.

Citrus-forward tonics add directness.

Tonic is not a filler. It is the co-author.

What glass should I use for a Gin and Tonic?

Highball means classic, fresh and straightforward.

Copa glass gives more aroma and more room to open up.

Whichever glass you choose, the amount of ice matters more than the design.