Gin and tonic
A gin and tonic is a highball cocktail made with gin and tonic water poured over a large amount of ice. The ratio of gin to tonic varies according to taste, strength of the gin, other drink mixers being added, etc., with most recipes calling for a ratio between 1:1 and 1:3. It is usually garnished with a slice or wedge of lime. To preserve effervescence, the tonic can be poured down a bar spoon. The ice cools the gin, dulling the effect of the alcohol in the mouth and making the drink more pleasant and refreshing to taste.
| Cocktail | |
|---|---|
Gin and tonic with lime wedge | |
| Type | Highball |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | Poured over cubes of ices ("on the rocks") |
| Standard garnish | A slice of lime |
| Standard drinkware | Highball glass |
| Commonly used ingredients | Gin and tonic water, according to taste |
| Preparation | In a glass filled with ice cubes, add gin and tonic. |
It is commonly referred to as a G and T in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. In some parts of the world (e.g., in Germany, Italy, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey), it is called a gin tonic (Japanese: ジン・トニック, Hepburn: jin tonikku). It is also referred to as ginto in Belgium and the Netherlands, and as GT in the Nordics.