Name: Favorite Gin and Tonic
Total time: PLACEHOLDER
Ingredients: 2 ounces London dry gin; 1 ounce recipes; 5 ounces seltzer , chilled; Lime wedge

Why This Recipe Works

We tasted our way through different gin varieties and agreed on London dry as our favorite gin style, for its crisp, juniper-forward character with a touch of citrus and a whiff of earthiness. To craft a truly superior gin and tonic, worthy of being called our favorite, we developed a Tonic Syrup that was more flavorful than the commercial tonic waters, with all the desirable qualities we wanted—bracing, bittersweet, and boldly perfumed with citrus and grassy notes. And then we stirred together the gin and syrup directly in the glass, topping that mixture with seltzer and just barely stirring to ensure a bubbly G&T.

Before You Begin

We prefer to use our homemade Tonic Syrup and seltzer here; however, you can substitute 6 ounces store-bought tonic water for the syrup and seltzer, if you like.

Instructions

Fill chilled collins glass halfway with ice. Add gin and tonic syrup and stir to combine using bar spoon. Add seltzer and, using spoon, gently lift gin mixture from bottom of glass to top to combine. Top with additional ice and garnish with lime wedge. Serve.