Gin · Highball
Gin & Tonic
Quinine bitterness, gin botanicals and a fresh squeeze of lime.
THE STORY BEHIND THE GLASS
A story still to uncover
We haven’t verified a history note for this cocktail yet. Its recipe and flavor profile are available below; we’ll keep the origin story open rather than fill in the gaps.
ITS FLAVOR AT A GLANCE
Relative 0–100 estimates, not measurements. Dryness runs sweet → dry; spirit-forwardness describes flavor, not ABV.
FAMILIAR, WITH A DIFFERENCE
How does it compare?
Aperol Spritz
Liqueur & wine · Wine glassCompared with Gin & Tonic, Aperol Spritz is less spirit-forward and less herbal.
A sunlit aperitivo: orange, gentle bitterness and lively bubbles.
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The recipe
One serving · milliliters · suggested house specification
- 50 ml London dry gin
- 100 ml tonic water
Fill a tall glass with ice, add gin and tonic, squeeze the lime wedge and stir gently.
Glass Highball
Garnish Lime wedge
Recipe notes & reference
Reference 1:2 gin/tonic ratio retained; brands left open and highball used instead of a balloon glass.
Simple syrup is 1:1 sugar to water by weight; rich syrup is 2:1. Check ingredient labels for allergens. Flavor scores are AI-assisted estimates.
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