Our best gin and tonic recipe balances tonic water’s bitterness against the gin’s aromatics. London dry gins (such as Beefeater), Plymouth, or Bombay are great. London dry gins are more straightforward in flavor, while Plymouth gins are a bit more aromatic. We also like Bombay Sapphire’s extra herbal spiciness.
Ice for the glass
2 ounces (60 ml) gin
½ ounce (15 ml) fresh lime juice
4 ounces (120 ml) tonic water
Lime wedge or slice
1Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the gin and lime juice, then top with tonic water. Garnish with a lime wedge or slice.