08/24/2024 written by Chloë Laigre, Founder Infuse Me.
Reading time: 5 minutes
Whether you’re a gin and tonic lover or new to the cocktail, there’s a reason why gin and tonics are a hit with everyone. Simple, refreshing, and endlessly customizable, they’re the perfect cocktail for relaxing at home or rocking out at a party. This classic favorite is loved the world over, and here’s everything you need to know to make a gin and tonic that’ll make a splash.
Summary
- Choosing the Right Gin
- Selecting the Best Tonic Water
- Customize with Infuse Me Fillings and Cocoons
- Ideal Proportions: Gin and Tonic Water
- Choosing the Glass and Preparing the Ice Cubes
- Mix and Serve
- Creative Variations
- Mistakes to Avoid
1. Choose the right Gin
Gin is the foundation of your cocktail and plays a crucial role in the final taste. For an authentic flavour, a London Dry Gin is a great choice. You can also experiment with stronger gins to add a unique twist to your drink. Whether you like spicy, floral, herbal or fruity gins, choosing the right gin is essential to transforming your cocktail into a true taste experience.
2. Select the Best Tonic Water
Tonic water makes up about 70% of your gin and tonic, so choosing the right one is essential. For a sparkling and balanced cocktail, opt for a tonic water with fine and persistent bubbles . A low sugar content helps preserve the delicate aromas of the gin, highlighting the cocktail without overpowering it. Personally, I really like organic French tonics like Artonic, Archibald, Hysope or even the French . I will do a detailed article on my tonic choices in the coming weeks.
3. Customize with Infuse Me Fillings and Cocoons
Garnishes are the perfect ingredient to enhance your gin and tonic . Add lemon slices, cucumber rounds, juniper berries or pepper for a touch of freshness and an elegant presentation. For an even richer experience, try Infuse Me Cocoons . They add natural colours and reveal subtle notes of the gin, enriching your cocktail.
Bonus: each Infuse Me cocoon comes with its own dehydrated fruit filling.
4. Ideal Proportions: Gin and Tonic Water
For a balanced gin and tonic, the ideal proportion is 50 mL of gin to 150 mL of tonic water . Use a jigger to measure the gin precisely, ensuring a cocktail that is neither too strong nor too weak, but perfectly measured like a pro.
👩🍳 Bartender’s tip: If you feel like enjoying a little more, why not just make two? But always keep the proportions – that’s the key to a successful gin and tonic.
5. Choosing the Glass and Preparing the Ice Cubes
The choice of glass is crucial to enhance your gin and tonic. A flared glass is perfect for highlighting the garnishes and enhancing the sensory experience. As for ice cubes, opt for large cubes or clear spheres, which melt slowly and avoid excessive dilution of the cocktail.
👩🍳 Bartender's tip: If you don't have any gin and tonic glasses, a wine glass will do just fine.
6. Mix and Serve
Once all the ingredients are combined, pour 50 mL of gin into your glass, add large ice cubes , then 150 mL of tonic water . (⅓ gin and ⅔ tonic). Pour the tonic slowly to maintain the effervescence, then mix delicately. Garnish with the fruit of your choice for an even more elegant finishing touch.
👩🍳 Bartender Tip: If you are using Infuse Me Cocoons , let them steep in the gin for a few minutes before adding the ice and tonic water for added depth. I assure you, your cocktail will have much more flavour and colour.
7. Creative Variations
One of the great strengths of gin and tonic is its versatility. Gin is a fairly neutral white spirit that allows any enthusiast or bartender to express their creativity. Add fresh herbs, exotic fruits, or even spices to create unique variations. Infuse Me cocoons are also a great way to add your own personal touch.
8. Mistakes to Avoid and Final Words
1/Choose a quality gin , a sparkling tonic water , and let your creativity run wild with garnishes and infusions.
2/Don't follow the barmaid's advice. 👩🍳
By following his advice, you will be sure to succeed with your gin and tonic every time.
Thank you for reading this article till the end, I hope you find it useful.
And if you liked this article, share it with your friends – after all, everyone deserves to enjoy a good gin and tonic!
If you have any questions or would like me to cover a particular topic, please write to us at info@infuseme.fr
Cheers Infuse Me lovers. 🍸
Chloe
