23 Gins & Tonic Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind

Gin and tonic is a glorious drink in its traditional guise, as well as being surprisingly adaptable. If you are looking for a new twist on a classic G&T, these 23 recipes will work wonders.

Too Cool

Ingredients:

  • 50 ml Elderflower Gin
  • 25 ml Fresh Lime Juice
  • 15 ml Sugar Syrup
  • 5-6 Fresh Mint Leaves
  • Soda Water
  • Cucumber slices, for garnish

Instructions:

  • In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh mint leaves gently to release their flavours.
  • Add Gordon's Elderflower Gin, fresh lime juice, and sugar syrup to the shaker.
  • Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
  • Top up the glass with soda water.
  • Garnish with cucumber slices.
  • Serve and enjoy your Too Cool cocktail, a refreshing blend of floral gin and citrus with a hint of mint, perfect for any occasion!

Ol' Smokey

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  • Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  • Pour in 50 ml of Tanqueray London Dry Gin.
  • Add a dash of blended whiskey (around 5 ml) to the glass.
  • Pour in about 10 ml of fruit liqueur, preferably apricot infusion.
  • Top up the glass with tonic water.
  • Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
  • Optionally, garnish with a slice of apricot or a lemon twist.
  • Serve and enjoy your Ol' Smokey cocktail, a perfect complement to meat dishes with its chilled smokiness.

The Evolver

Ingredients:

  • 50 ml Sipsmith London Dry Gin
  • Tonic water
  • Herb-infused ice cubes (prepared as described: boil a suitable herb in about 200ml of water for 60 seconds, cool to room temperature, pour into an ice cube tray, and freeze)

Instructions:

  • Fill a highball glass with the herb-infused ice cubes.
  • Pour in 50 ml of Sipsmith London Dry Gin.
  • Top up the glass with tonic water.
  • Stir gently to combine.
  • Garnish with a slice of lemon or lime, if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy "The Evolver" cocktail with your favourite salty snacks and appetizers.

The Parisian

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  • In a chilled glass, pour in the Hendrick's Gin.
  • Add the champagne, swapping half the tonic as indicated in the description.
  • Stir gently to combine.
  • Finish by adding a tablespoon of elderflower liqueur to the mix.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist or a cucumber slice if desired.
  • Serve and savour the elegance of "The Parisian" cocktail at your next barbecue or gathering.

Tonic Delight

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  • Fill a glass with ice cubes.
  • Pour in 50 ml of Whitley Neill's Original Gin.
  • Add a dash of rosewater for a floral aroma.
  • Pour in 15 ml of peach liqueur for sweetness.
  • Add a dash of citrus bitters for a hint of citrus flavour.
  • Top up with tonic water to your taste.
  • Stir gently to combine.
  • Garnish with a slice of peach or a twist of citrus peel if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy your Tonic Delight cocktail! Adjust the measures according to your preference for sweetness.

Strawberry & Black Pepper Blast

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Fill a glass with ice.
  2. Pour 50 ml of Bombay Sapphire Gin over the ice.
  3. Top up the glass with tonic water.
  4. Garnish with slices of fresh strawberry.
  5. Add a twist or two of black pepper from your grinder.
  6. Stir gently to mix the flavours.
  7. Enjoy your unique and refreshing Strawberry & Black Pepper Blast cocktail!

Rhubarb G&T

Ingredients:

  • 50 ml Beefeater Original Gin
  • 50 ml Rhubarb Syrup (made by simmering a thinly sliced stick of rhubarb with 230 ml of water and 70 g of sugar)
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Tonic water
  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the rhubarb syrup by simmering the thinly sliced rhubarb with water and sugar until the sugar dissolves, then let it cool and blend.
  2. In a glass filled with ice, pour in the Beefeater Original Gin.
  3. Add the rhubarb syrup to the gin.
  4. Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.
  5. Top up with tonic water.
  6. Stir gently to mix.
  7. Garnish with a slice of lemon or a rhubarb stick if desired.
  8. Enjoy your refreshing Rhubarb G&T!

Earl Gray G&T

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240ml) of brewed black Earl Grey tea (1 teabag in hot water)
  • 2-3 teaspoons of sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 25ml of lemon juice
  • 50ml of gin
  • Tonic water, to top up
  • Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Brew a cup of black Earl Grey tea and remove the teabag.
  2. Stir in 2-3 teaspoons of sugar until dissolved.
  3. In a glass, combine 25ml of lemon juice with the sweetened tea.
  4. Add 50ml of gin to the glass.
  5. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  6. Top up with tonic water.
  7. Garnish with a curl of orange peel.
  8. Stir gently and enjoy your Earl Grey G&T, a delightful late-night, post-meal pick-me-up created by Philip David.

Blueberry Thyme G&T

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. In a glass, muddle the blueberries and thyme together with the sugar syrup.
  2. Add 50 ml (1 2/3 oz) of Boodles British London Dry Gin to the glass.
  3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  4. Top up the glass with tonic water.
  5. Stir gently to mix all the ingredients.
  6. Optionally, garnish with additional blueberries and a sprig of thyme.
  7. Enjoy your refreshing Blueberry Thyme G&T, perfect for a hot day paired with a burger!

Basil G&T

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. In a glass, pour 50 ml of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin.
  2. Add 5-6 fresh basil leaves to the glass and gently bruise them to release their flavour.
  3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  4. Top up the glass with tonic water.
  5. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
  6. Garnish the drink with an intact basil leaf or two and a slice of orange.
  7. Serve and enjoy your Basil G&T, perfectly complemented by a colourful caprese salad. Cheers!

Coffee G&T

Ingredients:
- 50 ml Malfy Original Gin
- 25 ml coffee liqueur
- Fresh cherry, for garnish
- Orange zest, for garnish
- Tonic water
- Ice cubes

Instructions:
1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour in the Malfy Original Gin.
3. Add the coffee liqueur to the glass.
4. Top up the glass with tonic water.
5. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
6. Garnish the drink with a fresh cherry and a twist of orange zest.
7. Serve and enjoy your Coffee G&T, whether paired with dessert or enjoyed on its own for a delightful after-dinner treat. Cheers!Sage G&T

Sloe G&T

Ingredients:

  • 50 ml Sloe Gin
  • 20 ml Maraschino liqueur
  • 20 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 teaspoons sugar syrup
  • 2-3 blackberries
  • Tonic water

Instructions:

  1. In a glass, combine the Gordon's Sloe Gin, Maraschino liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and sugar syrup.
  2. Add the blackberries to the mixture and muddle them to release their juices and flavour.
  3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  4. Top up the glass with tonic water.
  5. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
  6. Serve and enjoy your Sloe G&T, perfectly complemented by a fresh fruit salad. Cheers!

Gin & Condensed Tonic

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Begin by boiling tonic water to reduce it to one-third of its original volume, creating a more concentrated tonic mixture. Let it cool slightly.
  2. In a glass filled with ice cubes, pour 50 ml of Slingsby London Dry Gin.
  3. Add the cooled, condensed tonic water to the gin.
  4. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
  5. Serve with a bowl of Italian olives for the perfect pairing.
  6. Enjoy your unique Gin & Condensed Tonic creation, crafted by Nate Brown. Cheers!

Posh G&T

Ingredients:

  • 50 ml Bloom London Dry Gin
  • 20 ml sweet vermouth
  • Dash or two of peach bitters
  • Fresh red fruits (e.g., strawberries, raspberries), for garnish
  • Tonic water
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. In a glass, pour the Bloom London Dry Gin.
  2. Add the sweet vermouth and a dash or two of peach bitters.
  3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  4. Top up with tonic water.
  5. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
  6. Garnish with fresh red fruits, allowing them to float in the drink.
  7. Serve your sophisticated Posh G&T alongside your preferred choice of cuisine, whether it's something sophisticated or a comforting favourite. Enjoy the elevated experience!

Guilty Pleasure

Ingredients:

  • 50 ml Lovage Gin
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Mint bitters
  • 2 teaspoons chocolate liqueur
  • Tonic water
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. In a glass, combine the Tanqueray Lovage Gin with a handful of fresh mint leaves.
  2. Add a few dashes of mint bitters.
  3. Pour in the chocolate liqueur.
  4. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  5. Top up the glass with tonic water.
  6. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
  7. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf.
  8. Serve and enjoy your indulgent Guilty Pleasure G&T, paired perfectly with a delightful pudding. Cheers!

Coriander and Cinnamon G&T

Ingredients:

  • 50 ml Peaky Blinders Spiced Dry Gin
  • 2 sprigs of coriander
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Tonic water
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. In a glass, muddle a couple of sprigs of coriander along with a couple of dashes of ground cinnamon.
  2. Pour in the Peaky Blinders Spiced Dry Gin.
  3. Add a handful of ice cubes to the glass.
  4. Top up the glass with tonic water.
  5. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
  6. Serve and enjoy your aromatic Coriander and Cinnamon G&T, perfect for warming up on a winter's evening, ideally paired with a hearty roast dinner. Cheers!

Grape and Elderflower G&T

Ingredients:

  • 50 ml Edinburgh Gin (Original or your preferred variety)
  • Handful of fresh grapes
  • 15 ml Elderflower Cordial
  • Tonic water
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Begin by adding a handful of fresh grapes to a glass.
  2. Muddle the grapes gently to release their juices.
  3. Pour in 50 ml of Edinburgh Gin.
  4. Add 15 ml of Elderflower Cordial to the glass.
  5. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  6. Top up the glass with tonic water.
  7. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
  8. Garnish the drink with fresh mint leaves.
  9. Serve and enjoy your delightful Grape and Elderflower G&T!

Tag us @threshersonline in your creations!

Back to Recipes

Share this