Gin and Tonic
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Gin and Tonic

The classic long, refreshing highball. The tiers move from a value gin with standard tonic to a premium craft gin in a copa glass with artisan tonic and a considered botanical garnish.

Serves1
Time2 min
Cost / serving£1.50
Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Nut-free Contains alcohol

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Budget version

Value London dry gin with standard tonic and a lemon slice.

Per serving£1.50
Total cost£1.50
Time2 min
Gin and Tonic
Servings

Ingredients for 1

  • 50 ml value London dry gin
  • 150 ml tonic water , chilled
  • 1 slice lemon
  • ice cubes , to fill

Method

  1. Fill a tall highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour over the gin.
  3. Top up with chilled tonic water and stir once.
  4. Drop in the lemon slice and serve.

Equipment

  • highball glass

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£1.50 / serving · 2 min

Value London dry gin with standard tonic and a lemon slice.

Better
£3.00 / serving · 3 min

A good craft London dry with premium tonic, lime and a juniper lift.

Ultimate
£5.00 / serving · 5 min

A premium craft gin matched to its botanicals in a copa with artisan tonic.