This is how you serve the perfect Gin Tonic

Serving the perfect Gin Tonic starts with choosing the right bottle of gin. Tanqueray London Dry Gin has been a classic among connoisseurs for nearly two centuries — which is why they call it a T&T. The iconic green bottle continues the tradition, which has everything to do with the perfect balance of botanicals in this gin. Fresh juniper, spicy coriander, the aroma of angelica and the soft touch of licorice are the basis, but it is their deliberate proportions that make Tanqueray uncontournable in any bar. But how do you match the 'perfect serve' of a seasoned cocktail connoisseur?

Now that you know which gin to choose, it's a matter of paying attention to the details. Centuries of savoir-faire deserve to be served beautifully. Choose a classic Copa balloon glass in which you can hear the ice cubes tinkling nicely. Pour in your favorite tonic — Fever Tree is always a good idea — and finish it off with some lime to bring out the gin's soft lemon flavor even more. Et voilà, it's cocktail o'clock.

This is how you serve the perfect Gin Tonic
35ml Tanqueray Gin
Fever Tree tonic
A slice plus a wedge of fresh lime

1. Fill a Copa glass two-thirds full with ice
2. Place a slice of lime on top of the ice cubes
3. Pour 30ml Tanqueray Gin through the lime slice
4. Do the same with the tonic
5. Run the lime wedge around the rim of the glass, squeeze the juice and let the wedge splash in your glass
6. Swirl the cocktail in the glass and serve

Prefer with a twist?

For those who like to mix their G&T with sun from the south, there is Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla. Made with the generous taste of Sevillian oranges, the same one Charles Tanqueray used in 1830 for his original gin recipe. Just as balanced as the London Dry Gin, but amber colored and bittersweet, making this variant a perfect aperitif.