A Study in Gin; Gin & Tonics

I have never been a huge fan of gin. In fact, I would go so far as to say that I tried my darndest to avoid it. All of the brands I had tried were harsh and unpleasant, with a medicinal quality that no amount of mixing could hide. Blech.  

All of that was before I found this incredible brand. This is the gin of a lost world. Full of botanicals, fruits, and general wonderment. It has completely and utterly changed my perspective on this beverage; Hendrick’s Gin is amazing!   No, I am not getting paid in copious amounts of said gin (though, I wish I were). No, I’m not getting a penny, or even a t-shirt, out of this deal (though, I would wear it). This is my own opinion, plain and simple. The flavors of cucumber, rose, and elderflower lighten this gin and set it apart from the rest.  

I have had a wonderful time trying new flavors and combinations of cocktails. So much so, that I couldn’t decide which drink to present on my blog, and I have decided to make this a two part post! During my ‘research’ with this gin, I was somewhat shocked to discover that my enduring favorite has been the Classic Gin & Tonic with Lime. Refreshing, slightly sweet, and with fragrant herbaceous notes, it’s no wonder this cocktail became a classic drink of choice for winding down the day.

How civilized!  

Classic Gin & Tonic with Lime

makes 1 drink  

1:2 ratio of gin to tonic (For my glasses, that becomes 2 ounces of Hendrick’s Gin and 4 ounces of tonic water)

juice of 1/2 lime lime wedge or cucumber round to garnish ice  

Fill a tumbler with ice. Juice 1/2 a lime into the glass. Pour in the desired amount of gin & tonic water. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge or cucumber round.  

Note that tonic is available in regular or diet (if you want to save on calories). With the other flavors in the drink, I couldn’t tell the difference between the two.

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Classic Gin & Tonic with Lime

Refreshing, slightly sweet, and with fragrant herbaceous notes, it’s no wonder this cocktail became a classic drink of choice for winding down the day. How civilized!

Course: Drinks

Servings: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

• 1 :2 ratio of gin to tonic For my glasses, that becomes 2 ounces of Hendrick’s Gin and 4 ounces of tonic water
• juice of 1/2 lime
• lime wedge or cucumber round to garnish
• ice

Instructions

• Fill a tumbler with ice. Juice 1/2 a lime into the glass. Pour in the desired amount of gin & tonic water. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge or cucumber round.

Notes

Note that tonic is available in regular or diet (if you want to save on calories). With the other flavors in the drink, I couldn’t tell the difference between the two.