The perfect G&T, step by step
Glass, ice, ratio and garnish: four small steps that make a noticeably better drink.
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A great G&T takes two minutes and no special gear.
Most of the difference comes from the ice and the ratio, not the price of the gin.
The perfect G&T
One glass, two minutes.
50mlGin
150mlTonic, cold
1glassFull of ice
1stripLemon or orange peel
- Fill a big glass to the top with ice and stir for a few seconds to chill it.
- Pour in the gin.
- Pour the tonic slowly down the side so it keeps its bubbles.
- Twist the peel over the glass to release the oil, then drop it in.
Four things that make it better
Small things, a noticeably better drink.
- More ice, not lessA full glass melts slower, so the drink stays cold and strong.
- Keep the tonic coldWarm tonic loses its bubbles the moment it hits the ice.
- Small bottles of tonicA fresh small bottle every time stays fizzier than a big one.
- Match the garnishLemon for London dry, orange peel for citrus gins.
The gin we would use
Citrus peel lifts a G&T, and this gin is built on it.
Made in New Zealand, with a bright orange and lemon finish that suits tonic.
- Style
- Citrus led
- Try it with
- Tonic and orange peel
- Per nip
- About $2.30
Lighthouse Original Gin 700ml$52.99
Quick answers
What is the best ratio for a G&T?
One part gin to two or three parts tonic. Start at 1 to 2 and add tonic to taste.
Should a G&T have lots of ice?
Yes. A full glass keeps the drink cold and melts more slowly.
What garnish goes with gin?
Lemon for a classic London dry, orange peel for citrus gins, cucumber for floral ones.
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