Love G&T? Try these refreshing gin and tonic recipes with a twist

Updated On: 09 April, 2024 10:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

On National Gin and Tonic Day, mixologists share breezy recipes that will keep you cool this summer

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The G&T (gin and tonic) is an iconic cocktail loved by millions across the globe. There is an old adage that says if it’s not broken why fix it, but thankfully it does not apply to the world of mixology. While there are some enthusiasts who stick to the original, bartenders and patrons have been experimenting with flavours, techniques, and ingredients to elevate this classic. On National Gin and Tonic Day, we’ve got mixologists to share some of their most refreshing, yet easy-to-make gin and tonic recipes with an exciting twist.

P&T
"As summer approaches, a craving for refreshing cocktails is not far off. At the Dome bar, we serve many variations for gin lovers. One of my favourite gin and tonic versions is the P&T. The cocktail has an Asian touch with pandan leaf infused with Roku Japanese gin, and rice wine sake. To balance it all, we add honey to this unique G&T," shares Vikrant Nagaonkar, assistant bar manager at Dome, Intercontinental Marine Drive.

Ingredients
Pandan leaf infused gin (Roku gin) 40 ml
Roku gin 750 ml
Pandan leaf (only green part) 70 gm
Sake 30 ml
Honey 15 ml
Aromatic bitters 2 dash
Low calorie tonic 60 ml
Method

For pandan infused gin
1. In a vacuum bag, add pandan leaf (crush it a little bit to release flavours) and add gin. Seal the bag with rubber or clips.
2. Let it rest at room temperature for six hours.
3. Remove and strain using a coffee filter to get a clear gin.
4. Add 2 ml citric solution to keep the flavour fresh (optional).
5. Bottle it and keep in the fridge for fresh pandan flavoured gin.

For cocktail
1. Take a pre chilled wine glass, add gin, sake and honey. Stir well.
2. Add plenty of ice then top it up with tonic and give it a good stir.
3. Drop 2 dashes of bitters to float on top.
4. Garnish with a pandan leaf.

Inizio
"Inizio embodies a harmonious fusion of flavours, where the delicate sweetness of blueberry meets the floral notes of lavender, enhanced by a hint of citrus. Refreshingly effervescent with tonic water, this cocktail is a symphony of taste and aroma. With its exquisite presentation adorned with Baby`s Breath, Inizio invites you to savour every sip and embark on a journey of sensory delight,” says Ratan Upadhay, bartender at Tikitii.

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