The perfect G&T

[Gaz6002]

Right, bit of a weird one maybe but here goes:

 

I'm writing an article on the best recipe for gin and tonic. I want to ask a broad range of people and will be getting a lot of input from different areas so I thought I'd ask my learned friends on the Supra forum for their opinions.

 

I've got... shall we say quite a bit of experience/knowledge in the subject due to my job but my opinion can wait. I want to hear how you like it.

 

Lets start with the basics:

 

1) Which gin?

2) Which tonic?

3) Which/any fruit?

4) Ice? How much?

5) Glass - is shape important? Texture? Diameter? Height?

6) Presentation?

 

I'm looking for serious answers here - tangents are good but keep it gin related! Any funny stories would be welcome etc.

 

I'm going out now to do some "first hand" research in some local bars so I'll catch up with this later.

 

Cheers

 

Gaz

[tooquicktostop]

1) Which gin? For me it has to be Tanqueray Gin

2) Which tonic? Schwepps (not low cal!!)3) Which/any fruit? Lime every time

4) Ice? How much? Large cubes only

5) Glass - is shape important? Texture? Diameter? Height? Tall Slim Jim

6) Presentation? Wrapped in a paper napkin

[Digsy]

1) Which gin?

2) Which tonic?

3) Which/any fruit?

4) Ice? How much?

5) Glass - is shape important? Texture? Diameter? Height?

6) Presentation?

 

 

1) Bombay Sapphire.

2) Schwepps full-fat no nonsense stuff.

3) 1/4 lime, squeeze the juice into the glass and them chuck the rest in.

4) I use 2 cubes to leave room for more gin Prefer to have the tonic refrigerated to avoid diluting the drink and have a couple of ice cubes just for presentation. If the tonic is warm then a few more cubes.

5) Straight sided, tall and thin (highball, I think).

6) Nothing apart from the ice and lime if I'm at home. If I'm ordering at a bar I'd expect a little mat thing to catch the condensation and a stirrer to poke my eye out with.

[michael]

1) Which gin?

 

Hendrick's

 

2) Which tonic?

 

Shweppes - normal

 

3) Which/any fruit?

 

Lime, a slice and a squeeze in the glass and a rub around the rim, makes all the difference.

 

4) Ice? How much?

 

Ideally crushed iced mineral water but not too fine so it doesn't melt and dilute the drink too quickly.

 

5) Glass - is shape important? Texture? Diameter? Height?

 

Straight glass, textured if I'm having a few to aid with grip, otherwise not too fussed as long as it has drink in it.

 

6) Presentation?

 

In my hand please.

[Thorin]

I don't like Gin. I think I'm developing a taste for Rum though.

[Ian W]

1) Which gin?

 

Hendrick's

 

2) Which tonic?

 

Shweppes - normal

 

3) Which/any fruit?

 

Usually lime, as already said a squeeze in the glass then put the rest in.

 

However, I've recently developed a taste for a large-ish wedge of cucumber in it....really brings out the flavour for me and is just as refreshing as the lime.

 

4) Ice? How much?

 

Crushed or large cubes. Not too fussy but do like my G&T nice and chilled so whichever gives the desired effect without diluting too much.

 

5) Glass - is shape important? Texture? Diameter? Height?

 

Hi-ball all the way.

 

6) Presentation?

 

As it comes

[hoff]

 

5) Glass - is shape important? Texture? Diameter? Height?

 

Straight glass, textured if I'm having a few to aid with grip, otherwise not too fussed as long as it has drink in it.

 

I like your way of thinking Michael:)

[Kranz]

I don't drink.... so I'm of no use on here.

 

Thought I'd just chip in with that to aid my post count

[TRD DAN]

1) Bombay Sapphire.

2) Schwepps full-fat no nonsense stuff.

3) 1/4 lime, squeeze the juice into the glass and them chuck the rest in.

4) I use 2 cubes to leave room for more gin Prefer to have the tonic refrigerated to avoid diluting the drink and have a couple of ice cubes just for presentation. If the tonic is warm then a few more cubes.

5) Straight sided, tall and thin (highball, I think).

6) Nothing apart from the ice and lime if I'm at home. If I'm ordering at a bar I'd expect a little mat thing to catch the condensation and a stirrer to poke my eye out with.

 

make that two of those barman i would be having one of these

[bromy]

1) Which gin? Bombay

2) Which tonic? Schweppes

3) Which/any fruit? Lime

4) Ice? How much? 3 Cubes

5) Glass - is shape important? Texture? Diameter? Height? Bombay Square Glass

6) Presentation? Banana, Flake, Hundreds and Thousands, No Umbrella

[mr lover]

the first one

[dangerous brain]

Bombay and schweppes with lime slightly squeezed in it and a fresh slice dropped in it. Heavy on the gin light on the tonic. Make up the lack of tonic with a good 1/4 glass of ice. Glass type is irrelevant for me but a pre-frozen one is great.

[Gaz Walker]

I'm not a Gin person but have a Tanqueray here in my home bar for when I feel the need for Victorian Mojito.

 

However it makes a lovely G&T I hear.

 

Gaz.

[Gaz6002]

see below post...

[Gaz6002]

Henricks with lime?!?!?!??!?!?!?!

 

It's infused with cucumber and rose petals... try it with two thirds gin, 6 halfs of cucumber, one third REAL tonic and get back to me

[Gaz6002]

Oh, and which Tanq??? Special dry or No10?

[Ian W]

Henricks with lime?!?!?!??!?!?!?!

 

It's infused with cucumber and rose petals... try it with two thirds gin, 6 halfs of cucumber, one third REAL tonic and get back to me

 

Dunno about the six halves mate but you're on the right track

[Gaz6002]

I don't drink.... so I'm of no use on here.

 

Thought I'd just chip in with that to aid my post count

 

Like your thinking.

[Gaz6002]

Dunno about the six halves mate but you're on the right track

 

OK, 3 whole slices of cucumber, if you're being pedantic

[Ian W]

OK, 3 whole slices of cucumber, if you're being pedantic

 

Was going to go for a dozen quarters but I see your point

[Gaz6002]

1) Which gin?

 

Hendrick's

 

2) Which tonic?

 

Shweppes - normal

 

3) Which/any fruit?

 

Lime, a slice and a squeeze in the glass and a rub around the rim, makes all the difference.

 

4) Ice? How much?

 

Ideally crushed iced mineral water but not too fine so it doesn't melt and dilute the drink too quickly.

 

5) Glass - is shape important? Texture? Diameter? Height?

 

Straight glass, textured if I'm having a few to aid with grip, otherwise not too fussed as long as it has drink in it.

 

6) Presentation?

 

In my hand please.

 

Oh, and more answers like this would be brilliant. Thanks to to the big M dude.

[Gaz6002]

Was going to go for a dozen quarters but I see your point

 

To be honest, it's valid so I'll let her slip just this once.

[michael]

Oh, and more answers like this would be brilliant. Thanks to to the big M dude.

 

A pleasure, even if you did decide to ridicule my choices afterwards.

[Gaz6002]

A pleasure, even if you did decide to ridicule my choices afterwards.

 

NP, we all have our 'off' moments, as I'm sure you're dying to show me. The point being I actually value people who talk of real life experiences. Fair play, I was presumptuous. My bad. Please tell me, either by post or PM, it's most appreciated

[caliAl]

1) Bombay Sapphire.

2) Schwepps full-fat no nonsense stuff.

3) 1/4 lime, squeeze the juice into the glass and them chuck the rest in.

4) I use 2 cubes to leave room for more gin Prefer to have the tonic refrigerated to avoid diluting the drink and have a couple of ice cubes just for presentation. If the tonic is warm then a few more cubes.

5) Straight sided, tall and thin (highball, I think).

6) Nothing apart from the ice and lime if I'm at home. If I'm ordering at a bar I'd expect a little mat thing to catch the condensation and a stirrer to poke my eye out with.

 

Sounds about perfect to me, although the exported London Gin (47%) can be fun, but tastes know where near as nice and Bombay

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