NO. 1070 · A CLASSIC HOUSE SPEC
Gin & Tonic
Botanical poise, a clean bitter edge, and bubbles that deserve a proper glass.
Also known as Gin and Tonic · G&T.
- The glass
- Wine glass
- The method
- Built
- With ingredients ready
- 3 min · Easy
Our house measures and instructions. No tasting by The Drink Place has been recorded.
What this means
- Recipe basis
- Ingredient reference: Tanqueray. Our house measures may differ.
- Preparation
- House instructions reviewed on 2026-10-13 for measured ingredients, preparation order, ice, and finishing. An editorial check, not a tasting.
- House tasting
- Not recorded. A reference, editorial review, or AI photograph does not establish a taste test.
THE QUIET PREPARATION
Before the first pour.
with ingredients ready
Set out wine glass for each drink. Keep the tools and prepared ingredients within reach.
- Jigger or graduated measure
- Bar spoon
- Paring knife and board
- Kitchen scale
A PROPER POUR BEGINS HERE
The ingredients.
- 50 ml
- 150 ml
- 1
Exact measures for one drink. Fresh ice is part of the method.
US fluid ounces convert the exact milliliter specification and round to three decimal places.
A LITTLE CEREMONY
The method.
Prepare your glass
Set out a clean wine glass for each serving. Add 120 g of fresh cubed ice to each glass just before pouring.
Measure into the glass
Pour one serving of the measured still ingredients into each glass over the fresh ice.
Finish gently
Add any measured sparkling ingredients last. Lift once gently with a bar spoon to combine; do not shake carbonated liquids.
Keep the bubbles lively
Measure sparkling ingredients separately. Add them at the point stated in the recipe, then lift or stir gently if directed. Never shake carbonated ingredients in a sealed shaker.
The finishing touch
Rest the measured lime wedge against the ice. Leave the tonic lively and serve immediately.
Keep the bubbles lively
Measure sparkling ingredients separately. Add them at the point stated in the recipe, then lift or stir gently if directed. Never shake carbonated ingredients in a sealed shaker.
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