Orange Gin and Tonic with Cinnamon Recipe - Rachel Cooks® (2024)

FAQs

What ratio is gin to tonic? ›

Pour 50ml (a double shot) of gin over the ice. Stir around the edge of the glass gently. Top up with tonic water. Many gin professionals in the industry will encourage you to use around 200ml for every 50ml , but really this is entirely up to you and your personal taste!

The quinine was drunk in tonic water but the bitter taste was unpleasant. Presidency armies officers in India in the early 19th century took to adding a mixture of water, sugar, lime and gin to the quinine in order to make the drink more palatable, and thus the gin and tonic co*cktail was born.

Perfectly pairs with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic or Refreshingly Light Indian Tonic alongside a garnish of orange. Why not add one of our beautiful Copa Gin Glasses to your order? The perfect way to enjoy your G&T.

Tonic water is then used to fill the rest of the glass (which is why there's an ounce difference in the tonic water addition). The co*cktail should be stirred and then garnished with a wedge of lime. Realistically it is a good idea to avoid shaking this co*cktail.

The standard ratio is two ounces of gin to four ounces of tonic.

To craft the perfect G&T at home, simply fill a highball glass up to the top with ice cubes (a pre-chilled glass is an added bonus). Then, pour in your gin, top with tonic water and lift with drinks stirrer or long spoon from the bottom to mix without disrupting the fizz. Garnish with a wedge or twist of fresh lime.

Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla Gin (41.3% ABV)

A classic core and notes of vanilla and orange blossom. Serving Suggestion / Garnish: With Classic or Mediterranean Tonic Water and a garnish of Orange.

The Malfy Gin Rosa is an Italian gin built around the delicious taste of Sicilian pink grapefruit, and features a hint of rhubarb too. Malfy Gin Rosa is the most popular of the Malfy range with compliments paying to the rich depth in flavour and fragrant presence.

You can't go wrong with a juniper-forward London dry gin, which works with nearly any juice you can source, from lemon and lime to orange and grapefruit. Softer gins can work great, too, but depending on their botanical makeup, they may pair better with sweeter OJ or more sour grapefruit.

Must I Refrigerate Gin? You should! Many experts suggest that the best way to store gin is in the fridge, especially if you do not have ice to keep your drinks cool. Of course, since they have a lot of alcohol, you don't have to put them in the fridge.

What is the two martini rule? ›

Once you have consumed two, you must move on to a soft drink, such as wine or a gin and tonic. The reasons for this are obvious and I try to adhere to this rule at home. The rule is defended most enduringly (and elegantly) at Duke's Bar in Central London, where years of experience … Continue reading.

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“Your glass should be filled with lots of ice cubes,” Joanne added. “This dulls the effect of alcohol in your mouth, meaning the drink is more pleasant to taste.”

Choose the right tonic for your gin.

Put simply, a ratio of approximately 1:3 that creates the perfect blend of fragrant gin aromas with tonic bitterness.

Gin tonic content = (50cl x 50 °) / 150 ml ≈ 17% Final alcohol content (gin and tonic + ice factor) ≈ 15%

For one (strong) co*cktail, I combine 3 ounces of gin with 4 ounces of tonic water, which tastes crisp, refreshing, and not too boozy. I always add lime to my gin and tonics, both a squeeze of fresh lime and a wedge or slice in the glass itself.

As we've added 50ml of gin previously, we want to go for a 1:3 or a 1:4 ratio of gin to tonic. This means you want to pour in 150ml or 200ml of tonic depending on how strong you want it to taste. We don't think it makes a huge difference and you really can't go wrong with either 1:3 or 1:4 ratio!