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
Time3 min
Cost / serving£3.00
Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Nut-free Contains alcohol

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Better version

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

Per serving£3.00
Total cost£3.00
Time3 min
Gin and Tonic
Servings

Ingredients for 1

  • 50 ml craft London dry gin
  • 150 ml premium Indian tonic water , well chilled
  • large ice cubes , to fill
  • Garnish
  • 1 lime wedge
  • 3 juniper berries , lightly crushed

Method

  1. Fill a balloon or highball glass to the top with large ice cubes and stir to chill the glass, then discard any melt.
  2. Pour over the gin.
  3. Add the lightly crushed juniper berries and a squeeze of lime, dropping the wedge in.
  4. Top gently with premium tonic, pouring down a bar spoon to keep the bubbles.
  5. Stir once and serve.

Equipment

  • balloon glass
  • bar spoon

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.