Gin and Tonic

Gin and Tonic

• Type
  Highball
• Primary alcohol by volume
  Gin
• Served
  On the rocks
• Standard garnish
  A slice of lime
• Standard drinkware
  Highball glass or rocks glass
• Commonly used ingredients
  Gin and tonic water, according to taste
• Preparation
  In a glass filled with ice cubes, add 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.

References
Gin and tonic