Frosty Gin & Tonic

This recipe is from a special issue of David Rosegartens report. He received the James Beard Award in 2003 as the best Food & Wine Newsletter in America. Oh is it smooth

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 1 glass

Ingredients

•  schweppes tonic water, to create 4 ice cubes (See note below.)
• 3  ounces  gin
• 4  ounces tonic water
• 1  tablespoon  freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1  lime wedge, for garnich

Directions

1. Take your Schweppes Tonic Water and pour it into an ice cube tray. A few hours later, your tonic ice cubes will provide you with the lightest tasting most integrated G&T you can imagine-with no watery melt down.
2. Place the ice cubes in a tall narrow chilled glass (the cubes should come near the top) Add the Gin, then the Tonic Water then the lime juice stirring well. White Dinner Jacket is optional. Note to make the ice cubes, simply fill an empty ice cube tray with Schweppes Tonic Water and let the cubes freeze. Covered Well, the ice cubes will remain fresh tasting in the freezer for week.