Cocktails
British
BritishGin 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.
Vegan
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Contains alcohol
Ultimate version
A premium craft gin matched to its botanicals in a copa with artisan tonic.
Per serving£5.00
Total cost£5.00
Time5 min
Ingredients for 1
- 50 ml premium craft gin , citrus or floral led
- 150 ml artisan light tonic water , ice cold
- block ice , large clear cubes
- Garnish
- 1 pink grapefruit peel , wide swathe
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 2 pink peppercorns , lightly cracked
Method
- Chill a copa de balon glass in the freezer for ten minutes.
- Fill it with large clear block-ice cubes, packing them right to the rim.
- Pour the craft gin over the ice and add the cracked pink peppercorns.
- Top slowly with ice-cold artisan tonic, pouring over a bar spoon so the carbonation lasts.
- Express the grapefruit peel over the surface and drop it in with the rosemary sprig.
- Stir once gently from the bottom and serve.
Equipment
- copa de balon glass
- bar spoon
- citrus peeler
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Value London dry gin with standard tonic and a lemon slice.
Better
A good craft London dry with premium tonic, lime and a juniper lift.
Ultimate
A premium craft gin matched to its botanicals in a copa with artisan tonic.
