Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 4 ounces tonic water
- 1 lime wedge
- Ice cubes
- Optional: fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, or mint
Directions
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the gin and tonic water.
- Squeeze in the lime wedge.
- Stir and enjoy.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs.
Interesting Facts
- Gin and tonic is sometimes referred to as a G&T.
- It was originally created as a way to make quinine more palatable.
- The lime wedge added to the drink helps to bring out the flavor of the gin.