Gin and tonic has been my drink of choice for many years. It’s refreshing, simple to mix and easy to sup. I rarely drink anything else when I’m out (although if red wine’s on the cards I can always be persuaded).
You will need:
Bottle of Hendrick’s Gin
Bottle of Schweppes Tonic Water
Cucumber
Ice
Tall glass
Method:
Making a G&T is an entirely straightforward process. Ice goes in glass. Gin follows ice. Top with tonic (Schweppes is the original and best, in my opinion). Then add… cucumber?
And this is where it can go so wrong. Normally, gin and tonic is served with lime but Hendrick’s and cucumber were made for each other, and no other finishing flourish will do. Slice up a little cucumber, slip it into your glass and we’re good to go.
A little something for the weekend, maybe? Cheers!
This looks divine!!
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I’m going to be honest with you: I’ve actually never tasted a gin tonic! I think I might give this recipe a try 😀 thanks for sharing!
X Valérie
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Another tip – G&T made with ice cubes made of tonic:) That way you’re not diluting the drink anymore than necessary. I usually chop up some cucumber into tiny pieces and add it to the ice as well. For some reason cucumber does seem to take away bitterness – Pimms tastes nowhere near as nice without it!
I love this too Jen, but it has to be Fever Tree Tonic!!
Now this is my kind of blog post! If only I had some gin in my flat (I know, what an outrage!)
I had a lovely G&T in The Maven in Leeds… think it was Old Tom gin with a twist of grapefruit rather than cucumber… was lovely! Worth a try! x
A G&T is my drink of choice too! x
I love Hendricks, definitely the best gin out there 🙂
Maria xxx
I must admit that I’ve never tried a gin and tonic before, but I take advantage of any excuse to eat cucumber so I should probably give this a go!
Nat x
Can’t beat a good G&T! 🙂
Heroine In Heels
I agree. That’s fine by me.
Slightly belated, I know, but I’ve only just discovered your blog – last summer in France someone made me a Gin and tonic with Hendricks and cucumber… and a twist of cracked black pepper! Was zingy and fresh and amazing.