Wednesday, 19 October 2022, is a big day in the drinks calendar; not only is it the day that ALIA returns after a three-year break, but it is also International G&T Day.
Earlier this year, on World Gin Day, we heard from six different distillers from around the world about how they make the perfect G&T.
Now the good folk at Bacardi-Martini Australia have shared some recipes to help you think about some ways that you can elevate your G&T – take a look.
Premier Cru Gin, Sherry & Tonic
Ingredients:
- 25 ml Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru Murcian Lemon
- 25 ml Fino Sherry
- 100 ml Premium Tonic Water
- One lemon
- One olive
Directions:
- Build over cubed ice in a highball glass
- Garnish with a lemon zest and olive
Bramble & Sonic
Ingredients:
- 25 ml Bombay Bramble
- 75 ml Soda Water
- 75 ml Tonic Water
- Lemon wedge
Directions:
- Build over cubed ice in a highball glass
Green Apple & Thyme Gin & Tonic Twist
Ingredients:
- 50 ml Bombay Sapphire Gin
- 100 ml Premium Tonic Water (Chilled)
- 3 Large Slices of Green Apple
- Fresh Thyme or Lemon Thyme sprigs
Directions:
- Place freshly cut green apple slices and sprigs of thyme into the bottom of a balloon glass
- Add Bombay Sapphire and swirl, allowing the flavours to subtly infuse
- Fill the glass with cubed ice and top with chilled tonic water
- Gently stir to combine and finish with an apple slice and sprig of thyme before serving
Bombay Sunset & Tonic
Ingredients:
- 50 ml Bombay Sapphire Sunset
- 100 ml Premium Tonic Water
- One Orange Wheel
- Star Anise
Directions:
- Fill a copa or balloon with cubed ice
- Squeeze an orange wedge over the ice and discard
- Pour 50 ml of Bombay Sapphire Sunset
- Top with chilled tonic water
- Add your orange wheel garnish
- Stir and enjoy
However you enjoy your G&T, enjoy International G&T Day, and if you are looking for something different to do with your gin, why not check out all the Gin recipes, we have listed.
