Gin & Tonic — A refreshing and classic cocktail for adults 🍋🍸✨

The Gin & Tonic is a simple yet flavorful classic cocktail, combining refreshing gin with slightly bitter tonic water for a refreshing and refreshing drink. The drink's origins lie in its origins, originating from the quinine-laced tonic water British soldiers drank as a preventative measure against malaria. The addition of gin later created this drink, both protective and delicious. The modern Gin & Tonic has become a simple classic staple in bars around the world, perfectly suited to Hong Kong's humid and muggy weather. Whether enjoying a party or a solitary drink, it's both stylish and comfortable.

Classic Gin and Tonic Recipe

• 45ml Gin

• Tonic water (about 120 to 150 ml)

• 10ml fresh lime or lemon juice (optional)

• Plenty of ice

• Lime wedge or lemon slice for garnish

Preparation method

1. Use a highball glass or Spanish Copa glass and fill it with ice to chill it.

2. Pour in 45ml of gin, choosing your favorite brand and flavor.

3. Slowly pour in the tonic water along the cocktail spoon to keep the bubbles from dissipating.

4. Add a little fresh lime juice to enhance the acidity and fragrance.

5. Garnish with a slice of lime or lemon.

6. Use a muddler to gently stir to blend the flavors but retain the bubbles.

Taste and flavor

The Gin and Tonic combines the herbal aroma of gin with the slightly bittersweet flavor of tonic water. It's cool and smooth, with a balanced, intense flavor without being harsh. The addition of lime juice adds a touch of vitality, making it refreshing and invigorating, making it the perfect choice for cooling off in the summer or relaxing after work. I believe this drink has become a popular drink with simple mixing techniques, and the diverse selection of gin brands also ensures that each Gin and Tonic has a unique flavor.

Sharing from the editor's perspective

• There are many gin brands, some with citrus aromas, some with more floral and herbal aromas, and it is important to choose according to personal taste.

• Choose a brand of tonic water with a high natural quinine content, which will give it a purer fizz and bitter taste.

• Lime juice is not compromised. Freshly squeezed lime juice has a more layered sour taste. Bottled juice is not recommended.

• Try to use large ice cubes or ice balls to slow down the melting process and increase the drinking time.

• In addition to being beautiful, the Spanish Copa Cup's wide mouth allows for better smelling, killing two birds with one stone.

• Simple yet meticulously crafted, it perfectly embodies the ideal summertime freshness and can also be paired with a literary afternoon tea.

The Gin and Tonic is a classic cocktail you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. It's simple yet tasteful, thanks to its perfect combination of gin's complex botanicals and tonic water. Hong Kong friends, why not try your hand at making one and enjoy this refreshing, sophisticated British drink to add a touch of sophistication and fun to your life! 🍸🍋✨