The Gin and Tonic is a classic cocktail that includes gin and tonic water as its main ingredients. One of the of the most famous cocktails, easy to make at home and found at pretty much every bar around the world.

The drink was originally invented by officers of the presidency armies of the east India company that were stationed in the Indian subcontinent. The drink originated as form of malaria prevention with the main ingredient in tonic water quinine used to counter the effects of the disease.

The drink is traditionally served in a Collins glass although some modern iterations of the drink are served in a ballon glass which is said to enhance the flavours of the drink. 

Ingredients

• 60ml gin
• Tonic water
• 1 lime

Preparation

1. Add ice to the Collins glass
2. Add the gin to the glass and stir
3. Fill the glass with tonic water
4. Add a slice of lime to garnish