Six Spins on the Classic G & T

The classic Gin & Tonic, born in the 19th century when British officials in malaria-prone regions blended quinine with gin to create tonic water, has evolved into a beloved cocktail. Let's commemorate this day by giving a modern spin to this timeless favorite. Try any (or all) of these Gin & Tonic recipes this weekend!

Jalapeño Cucumber Gin & Tonic

Ingredients:

2 oz gin
4 oz tonic water
1/2 oz lime juice
2 Jalapeño Rounds (cut a jalapeno into 1/2-inch rounds)
2 Cucumber rounds (peel and cut a cucumber into 1/2-inch rounds)

Instructions:

In a shaker muddle together Lime Juice, jalapeño rounds, and cucumber. Fine strain into a double old-fashioned glass.
Add ice to the top of the double old- fashioned glass.
Pour in gin and tonic water.
Stir with a bar spoon and serve.
Optional: garnish with a cucumber peel or jalapeño garnish.

Citrus Spice Gin & Tonic

Ingredients:

2 oz gin
4 oz tonic water
1 slice grapefruit
A few slices of ginger
1 sprig rosemary

Instructions:

Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice.
Pour gin over ice and top with tonic water.
Add a slice of grapefruit and a few slices of fresh ginger. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

Berry Bliss Gin & Tonic

Ingredients:

2 oz Tanqueray Flor De Sevilla Gin
4 oz tonic water
Assortment of fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)

Instructions:

Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice.
Pour gin over ice and top with tonic water.
Drop in a handful of fresh berries.
Garnish with a twist of lemon.

Herbal Infusion Gin & Tonic

Ingredients:

2 oz gin
4 oz tonic water
Assortment of herbs (basil, thyme, or lavender)

Instructions:

Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice.
Pour gin over ice and top with tonic water.
Infuse your G&T with herbs.
Garnish with a matching herb sprig.

Tropical Paradise Gin & Tonic

Ingredients:

2 oz gin
4 oz tonic water
2-3 pineapple slices
mint leaves

Directions:

Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice.
Pour gin over ice and top with tonic water.
Add slices of pineapple and a few mint leaves.
Garnish with pineapple wedge.

Garden Gin & Tonic

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz Citadelle Jardin d'été Gin
4 oz tonic water
1 1/2 oz Citadelle Jardin d'été gin
1/2 oz vermouth
2 dashes orange bitters
Tonic water, to top
Garnishes: cucumber slice, grapefruit wheel, lavender sprig, lemon wheel and strawberry

Instructions:

Add the gin, vermouth and orange bitters to a goblet or wine glass and fill with ice.
Top with tonic water.
Garnish with a cucumber slice, grapefruit wheel, lavender sprig, lemon wheel and strawberry.