Highball

Gin and Tonic

3 min.Gin

Fill a chilled Collins glass with ice cubes.
1
Add gin
2
Top up chilled tonic water.
3
Gently stir once or twice with a bar spoon to combine without losing carbonation.
4
Garnish with lime wedge placed on the rim or dropped into the glass.
5

British India
Origin
The Gin and Tonic originated in British India in the 19th century, when officers of the British East India Company mixed gin with quinine-rich tonic water to make their anti-malarial dose more palatable. Over time, the medicinal mixture evolved into a refreshing long drink and spread throughout the British Empire and beyond.
History
Tonic water was originally consumed for its quinine content to prevent and treat malaria, and gin was added to mask its intense bitterness. Early Gin and Tonics were far more bitter than today’s versions, as historical tonic waters contained significantly higher levels of quinine. The drink’s rise in popularity paralleled the growth of British colonial influence, making it one of the earliest globally recognized highball-style cocktails.
Trivia
Light salty snacks, Fried or grilled seafood, Indian and Southeast Asian spiced dishes
Pairings
Difford's Guide
Source