Here are four fabulous martini recipes to help you enjoy the day, plus our list of martini faqs. Garnish with a fresh slice of fig and perhaps a sprig of mint. The gin guide is the independent global guide to gin and gin distilleries for gin lovers and the trade. Shop online for botanical sets curated for rum cocktails, vodka cocktails, gin cocktails and sangria. Its a question im often asked at my gin tasting events. But while many of us have been opting for a slice of lemon, lime or grapefruit, theres something entirely different we should be trying in. You have the gin, you have the tonic and now you need to know how to garnish your gin and tonic. I guess the only option left to see which one is better will have to be the gin martini vs the vodka martini, but that is for another day and another time. What seems like a perfectly simple drink consisting of 2 ingredients and a garnish, deserves a little more attention. This peach gin and tonic is the most refreshing cocktail everfresh peach gin and tonic ingredients. For example, boodles gin includes no citrus botanicals in the distillation in anticipation of being served with a lemon garnish. So much so that we began working with fevertree, to create a little guide recommending a few garnishes to pair with specific gins. The trend started in the north of spain, in basque country, where you can walk into a bar and upon ordering you are presented with a cart teeming with gin and tonic options to create your very own bespoke drink.
Garnishes typically either match and harmonise with a gin s key flavours, or contrast and balance them. Every gin has its own flavour profile and your choice of garnish can make or break your gin and tonic. The print also functions as a cheat sheet for aspiring mixologists or. Obviously the gin is important, as is the tonic, but also the garnish used, and the way the cocktail is made, including. Empress 1908 gin cocktail recipes empress 1908 gin. A wedge of lime or lemon has often been considered the classic gin and tonic garnish, and it wasnt that long ago that cucumber, pink grapefruit and strawberry would have been considered radical. The best part is that you can mix and match the ingredients to find your. The little book is the ultimate tool for all gin geeks and is, if we do say so ourselves, one of the best stocking fillers going for those interested in the spirit. Garnish is used as a decoration but the idea is that it adds to the taste or flavour of your gin. Is the old saying that gin is dead and vodka can be used in any drink that gin is called for and it taste better true. Launched in 2014 and edited by spirits judge and writer paul jackson, it exists to help people discover gin and new gins, and to help quality gin producers to be discovered and reach gin lovers. The garnish guide features gin and tonic variations everlong print companystampa guida guarnizione gin and tonic a special edition gin and tonic garnish guide inspired by our minimalist cocktail prints. Because guess what, gin is versatile and gin is fun so lets have some fun.
The gin and tonic can be as light or as strong as you want to make it. Then pour your fave gin and tonic into a glass and add in the frozen elderberry and a couple of ice cubes. No gin and tonic is complete without a good garnish. Discover new garnishes such as pink peppercorns, star anise, florals, juniper berries, and freezedried fruits. However, for an approximate guide, weve dug down deep into true tried and tested territory to give you an understanding of which garnish can enhance what gin. You will taste three very different styles of gin with 5 different types of tonic waters. Te tonic gin and tonic party box 24 gin and vodka infusions, 8 botanicals bags cocktail infusion kit for barsrestaurants and hotels ideal gin gift box 4. It has enough flavor to stand out when paired with tonic syrups or flavored tonic waters. The gin garnish guide gives you recommended garnishes your gin and tonic, for over 280 gins. Yours free for a limited time, simply sign up to our gin newsletter.
Get the perfect gin and tonic recipe from food network. And once you choose your favourite from each pairing, the bartenders will make you a full gin and tonic of your preferred pairing. Jul 11, 2017 a beautiful cocktail with a variety of herb and flower garnishes, a spanishstyle gin and tonic or gin tonica, is made with a premium gin and the best quality tonic water, combined with bitters and various herbs, spices, flowers, and fruits that will complement the botanicals of a specific gin. Instead of going back to the predictable or the historical, we looked to nature to inspire and surprise us. Gin and tonic garnish guide print everlong print co. The role of your garnish to accentuate and influence the flavours inherent in your drink by activating your olfactory senses and the changes a garnish can make to taste cannot be underestimated. Truth be told i dont do enough highball drinks on this channel, they are wonderful and today. The extraordinary and hilarious history of one of the worlds most popular cocktails. A special edition gin and tonic garnish guide inspired by our minimalist cocktail prints. Best gin and tonic recipe how to make a perfect gin and. Of course this is all a matter of my opinion but let me give you a bit of background.
Jun 09, 2015 the classic gin and tonic is beautiful on its own, but a little color doesnt hurt. The box contains a selection of spices and botanical ingredients which will enhance any drink. Best gin and tonic recipe how to make a perfect gin and tonic. We include 47 gins from around the world, each graphically represented with custom drawn illustrations and pair them with a fevertree tonic and specific garnish combination to harness the flavour inherent to that particular gin. A garnish can take a gin down a certain path, and flip it on its. Gin and tonic recipe 3 ways to customize the classic. Gin poster gin garnish guide gin and tonic print gin etsy. These ingredients will enhance, add complexity and flavour to any gin. Winston churchill once declared that the gin and tonic has saved more englishmens lives, and minds, than all the doctors in the empire. The beginners guide to gin garnishing do you add a slice of lemon to a gin and tonic or, like our american friends, a slice of lime. Looking to shake up our weekend gin routine, we decided to try out these 3 easy gin cocktail recipes.
After reeling off my favourite garnishes for a good 5 minutes, i realised that i needed to put together a post on this, so here are 12 gin and tonic garnishes you must try. Its a very casual drink, which is why its a favorite for dinner. Whilst garnish types are covered, there is nothing specific relating to the individual gins. Celebrating the gin martini 4 musttry cocktail recipes. The best gin cocktails, according to bartenders thrillist. The garnish needs to enhance or complement the signature. Smoked gin and tonic cocktail recipe great british chefs.
Our ultimate gin and tonic is dressed up with citrus wheels, juniper berries, lemon verbena leaf, and edible. The awardwinning gin to my tonic show is one of the largest gin festivals in the uk, offering a rare opportunity for gin enthusiasts to meetthemakers behind over 60 premium gin and tonic brands. The ratio of gin to tonic varies according to taste, strength of the gin, other drink mixers being added, etc. Were very proud of it and we just know that youre going to love it. Go ahead and skip the lime even if its just this one time, and try something new. The gin guide the gin guide the global guide to gin. I plan to find out with one of the easiest to make drinks that lets each liquor show off its true taste with just a little bit of tonic water to be the chorus. The gin tonic is such a simple, nononsense cocktail, you may think. Citrus supreme gin is equally at home in a gin and tonic.
Take you gin and tonic game to a new level with our gintonica selection of garnishes and botanicals. Enjoy the bright, spicy character of bombay sapphire gin, elegantly complemented with dried citrus and cinnamon spice notes from martini rosso. Gin garnish guide find your perfect serve from the gin. Gin garnish guide garnishes for over 270 gins the gin. On june 19, martini lovers around the world celebrate world martini day. This is a deeply researched but lighthearted look at the history of the gin and tonic from 1630 to today, including. A wedge of lime or lemon has often been considered the classic gin and tonic garnish, and it wasnt that long ago that cucumber, pink grapefruit and strawberry would have. After your chosen gin and appropriate garnish have been served add a fever tree tonic from the bar or go to the fevertree table for a. In most parts of the world lime remains the only usual garnish. An unusual twist on a classic gin and tonic, this drink uses slowsmoked ice cubes to add an extra layer of interest and flavour.
A gin and tonic is a highball cocktail made with gin and tonic water poured over a large amount of ice. Inside, it contains the basic tools to prepare a perfect gin and tonic. While some garnishes generally wont go with a certain gin, in most cases its all down to personal taste. The bottom line is that in this case vodka isnt killing gin, they are both on equal status in my book. The best gin and tonic is made with juniperled london dry style gin, according to the stafford hotel in londons benoit provost. Garnish with a lemon twist to really amplify the bright citrus, especially on the nose. Gin and tonic garnishes you must try the gin to my tonic.
Add the gin, then the tonic water, then the lime juice, stirring well. For example, boodles gin includes no citrus botanicals in the distillation in anticipation of being served with a. Served in a highball or a copa balon the gin and tonic, is an essential cocktail with worldwide popularity. This simplest of drinksjust gin, tonic, ice and a garnishis now considered the national drink of spain. The perfect gift for any gin lover, a fantastic set of 12 premium spice and herbs to infuse a gin and tonic. Patricia batchelor recipe 3 easy gin cocktails to make. This gin poster makes a great gift for a gin lover. Available in a range of sizes, the garnish guide features gin and tonic variations from five common gin styles. The strength is controlled by the amount of tonic you pour.
Gin garnish guide find your perfect serve from the gin shelf. In the united kingdom, the use of both lemon and lime together is known as an evans. Gin foundry has relaunched a little book on gins, tonics and garnishes, bringing it into the modern age with new gins, more exciting serving suggestions and. With the average 5ounce pour of tonic and an 80proof gin, the drink weighs in around 10 percent abv 20 proof. The gin renaissance has brought forward new flavours, either through intriguing botanicals, or as part of new recommended serves. Add the ice and the botanist gin, top with tonic water and then garnish with a rosemary sprig. Jul 05, 2019 add the gin to a highball glass filled with ice. However, i think its best simply prepared with fever tree light sans garnish. Te tonic gin and tonic infusions kit, 7 gin botanicals kit to garnish your cocktail ideal gift. Learn how to make the tastiest version of this classic drink and how to garnish it in three different ways. But theres more to life than just a classic gin and tonic. A garnish can take a gin down a certain path, and flip it on its head with another. For me this is a glaring oversight, as this is what i really wanted the book. The show takes place annually in glasgow, manchester and cardiff and offers a very different experience to the traditional festival.
Its the unexpected that gives life its true colour. The gin garnish guide every gin has its own flavour profile and your choice of garnish can make or break your gin and tonic. If you are going to make a gin and tonic, you may as well make it right. Bars, clubs, gin menus in restaurants gin is everywhere. Amazons choice for gin garnish the gin in a tin co. Gin cocktails gin drinks gin mixers bombay sapphire.
Gin garnish guide garnishes for over 270 gins the gin guide. If youre looking to add a burst of refreshment to your gin and tonic which is already known as a summer drink, the cucumber rosemary gin and tonic is the way. The original hendricks gin, oddly infused with rose and cucumber. Garnishes typically either match and harmonise with a gins key flavours, or contrast and balance them. Is a deeply floral and richly aromatic limited release by master distiller ms. Whilst blocking your nose take a pinch of celery salt and place it on your tongue. A delightful selection of botanical ingredients from around the world for you to either garnish a gin and tonic or infuse your own gin. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Elderberry if you pick up some elderberry from the supermarket or your nearest farm shop, wash them and pop them straight into the freezer. Since its initial release in 2015, the book has flown off the shelves quicker than they could ever get it printed, but with more gins on the market tha. Find distributors in your area where you can purchase empress 1908, or. The result is a gin unlike any other crafted only from native canadian botanicals that give ungava its signature colour and unmatched flavour.
One gin can work with multiple garnishes, others suit just one and theres always personal preference to take into account. For more expensive gin, they preferred canada dry tonic, which didnt overwhelm the gins flavor. What i like most about this analysis is that it really shows how the flavors in both the gin and tonic can really change the. Apr 09, 2019 today is national gin and tonic day so of course were gonna release a video on the iconic highball.
There are several elements to making a proper gin and tonic because the iberianstyle gin tonic, is something special. How to make a gin and tonic the ultimate guide gin kin. On the 19th of june each year, martini lovers around the world celebrate martini day as if we. This beautifully compiled book is an essential guide for gin lovers in search of their own original take on this wonderfully complex drink. Gin and tonic is traditionally garnished with a slice or wedge of lime, often slightly squeezed into the drink before being placed in the glass. Jul 23, 2015 its a question im often asked at my gin tasting events.