Gin & Tonic
"This is the ultimate gin and tonic - the way it's supposed to be made."
photo by alenafoodphoto
- Ready In:
- 2mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Serves:
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1
ingredients
- 63.78 g good quality gin (I like Tanquerey, 1 1/2 jiggers)
- tonic water, good quality
- lime wedge
- crushed ice
directions
- Fill double old-fashion glass with ice.
- Wipe lime wedge around the rim of the glass.
- Gently squeeze lime into glass and leave in glass.
- Pour gin into the glass.
- Fill with tonic water.
- Here is the secret. DO NOT STIR! The essence of both gin and tonic mingle when you sip and it makes for a much fresher drink.
Questions & Replies
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What size is a double old-fashion glass? Can you sub out a good vodka?
Reviews
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Such a refreshing cocktail - will make it for my Mom when she comes to visit me next time, it is one of her favorites. -
Perfect. -
Quality gin (like the Tangurey) makes all the difference between a good gin & tonic and a not so good one.
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YES! Just the way we like 'em!! Skipped the lime this time in hubby's, although I like it in mine. Used Quintessential London Dry Gin; would also be great with Hendrick's and a cucumber spear. Right on the money--DO NOT STIR!!! Thanks for sharing!:) Becky
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I was a bartender for many many years and this is right on the way to serve a gin and tonic! Excellent!
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NannyMarvel
Templeton, 43
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