I have been drinking gin and tonics for over twenty years. The first time I had them was at a small gathering of friends and I was amazed at how refreshing they are. I lived in Brooklyn at the time, and had a roommate named Scott. As I left the building after having several of the fizzy drinks, I called out to my roommate and said "see ya later Tony." I'm not sure Scott ever quite figured that one out.
Key limes are the key
Not thinking one could improve on such a staple of the cocktail world, I staggered happily through the past two decades making G & T 's pretty much the same way I had them that first night. The gin and the tonic have both improved in quality, the the recipe is the same. Recently though, a friend squeezed a half of a key lime into my drink. It was such a sweet and refreshing difference I just had to suggest it here. Try it. Oh man it's much better than the regular limes. Sweeter, with a citrus punch.
Also: For you amateur bartenders out there - don't stir gin and tonics. The stirring ruins the bubbles and leaves the drink flat right off the bat. If you want it mixed well, and want the lime juice to be mixed in, instead of floating on the top - do the:
- twist
- ice
- gin
- then use the splashing tonic and bubbles to mix the drink.
Your guests will appreciate it.
