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How to Make a Proper Gin and Tonic Recipe

It’s good to know how to make a proper gin and tonic recipe. With all the fancy and funky mixed drinks out there, don’t forget to learn the classics. With the help of Beefeater, I now know how to make the best gin and tonic recipe. I received this product for free from Smiley360 in exchange for my honest review. You can join Smiley360 here! This recipe is intended for adults 21 and over who know how to drink responsibly.

How to Make a Proper Gin and Tonic Recipe

Proper Gin and Tonic Recipe

Slightly modified from the Beefeater recipe section.

How to Make a Proper Gin and Tonic Recipe

Ingredients

  • Beefeater Gin – 1 part
  • Fever-Tree Tonic water – 2 parts
  • Ice – Freeze tonic water into ice cubes for best results
  • Garnish – lemon or orange

How to Make a Proper Gin and Tonic Recipe

Directions

  1. Add gin using a jigger.
  2. Fill half the glass with tonic.
  3. Add as much ice as you can fit into the glass. If you use tonic water ice cubes they melt extra fast, so make sure your tonic water is also quite chilled. Using tonic water ice cubes tastes better as it melts, though.
  4. Slice a fine wheel of lemon or orange to use as a garnish. The fruit brings out the citrus undertones in the gin.
  5. Stir in a bit more tonic if needed.
  6. Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive.

How to Make a Proper Gin and Tonic Recipe

For a drink like this, you need your gin to be the best quality. This is not a mixed drink where the alcohol taste is covered up by a bunch of other mix-ins. Quality gin is a must. Use Beefeater Dry Gin for the very best flavor. Learn more about Beefeater Gin.

How to Make a Proper Gin and Tonic Recipe

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How to Make a Proper Gin and Tonic Recipe

Easy enough, right? Now you can make a proper gin and tonic for yourself or guests who might happen to request one at a gathering.

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SAHANA

Sunday 24th of July 2016

Great post! Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would love to have you again next week.

Susan Carraretto

Saturday 23rd of July 2016

Such a classic drink! I'm pinning it now.

maryjo materazo

Monday 18th of July 2016

we love gin & tonics over here. hubby & i have them all the time at home but rarely order them out 'cuz they tend to not be made well. what's up with that? it's such a simple drink! well made it's refreshing and easy to drink. we have ours with a twist of lime. loved your post! xo- maryjo

Elizabeth L

Tuesday 12th of July 2016

A good Gin and Tonic is basically the best part of my day... also ONLY Beefeater! It seriously does have the best flavour. I don't do lemon with my gin and tonic though, instead I pop in a tsp of maraschino juice and one cherry.

Ellen Christian

Monday 11th of July 2016

How cute is that character on top of the bottle. It definitely adds a unique character to the bottle!