Gin and Tonic
Citrusy, Crisp, Light, Refreshing
The G&T is a classic highball cocktail that has its roots in medical treatment. The bitter notes of tonic, loved by G&T drinkers, comes from quinine. This is the active ingredient found in the bark of the Cinchona tree that prevents Malaria. Originally discovered in South America, Cinchona seeds and plants were shipped across the world to India and Java through the 1850s and first half of the 1860s, where plantations were created.
Quinine was consumed by mixing with all sorts of spirits, whatever was local or available, or sparkling water. The next step towards the G&T was the creation of ‘Tonic Water’ in Islington London in 1858. It would take another ten years until there was a written record of the G&T.
According to the world famous Kew Gardens,nwhich played a key role in the transplantation of Cinchona trees, the Oriental Sporting Magazine reported that partygoers were ordering the G&Ts in Lucknow, India at the end of a horse race.
Ingredients
- 1.5 Parts Fords Gin
- 4 Parts Premium Tonic
Instructions
- Build all ingredients over ice in a highball glass, starting with gin, then the tonic.
- Garnish with citrus.
