Gin and tonic

Expense: Light

Taste: bitter, fresh

Ingredients

• 5 cl gin (e.g. Hendrick's Gin)
• 15 cl tonic water
• ice cubes (optional)
• cucumber slices for garnish (optional)

preparation

1. Place ice cubes in a tall glass or long drink glass.
2. Add gin.
3. Top up with tonic water.
4. Garnish with cucumber slices.

Helpful tips for preparation:
5 cl corresponds to 50 ml (about a small shot glass full).
1 cl corresponds to 10 ml (about a teaspoonful).

History and Origin

The gin and tonic has its roots in the 19th century, when British soldiers in India drank tonic water to prevent malaria. Since the tonic water tasted very bitter due to its high quinine content, they added gin to improve the taste. Today, the gin and tonic is a popular cocktail around the world and there are countless variations that use different types of gin and tonic.