Orange Gin and Tonic with Cinnamon Recipe - Rachel Cooks® (2024)

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GIN & TONIC

This is paired perfectly with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic. Ingredients (Serves 1): 50ml of The Gin To My Tonic Orange & Passionfruit Gin. 1 bottle of Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic.

GIN & TONIC

This is paired perfectly with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic. Ingredients (Serves 1): 50ml of The Gin To My Tonic Orange & Passionfruit Gin. 1 bottle of Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic.

Using a jigger, measure 50ml London Dry Gin and pour into a tall glass over ice cubes. Top up with 125ml orange juice.

Tonic water is then used to fill the rest of the glass (which is why there's an ounce difference in the tonic water addition). The co*cktail should be stirred and then garnished with a wedge of lime. Realistically it is a good idea to avoid shaking this co*cktail.

Pour the gin, Sanpellegrino and Prosecco into a large wine glass. Add the hulled and halved strawberries and a few ice cubes, then stir gently to combine. Garnish with a slice of orange and some fresh thyme sprigs.

The Gin & Tonic Orange Twist co*cktail

So simple, yet so refreshingly tasty. Ensure lots of ice and the fresh orange zest will complement your botanical gin for a winning combination.

My Preferred way of how to make a Gin and Tonic with Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla is using Merchants Heart Floral Tonic. In fact the whole Merchants Heart Range works exceptionally well.

Gin and juice is a fruity co*cktail made from gin (preferably of the English brand Tanqueray) and fruit juice, with simple syrup added for additional sweetness. Gin and juice. co*cktail.

Orange Blossom

A simple, citrusy gin co*cktail anyone will love!

You can't go wrong with a juniper-forward London dry gin, which works with nearly any juice you can source, from lemon and lime to orange and grapefruit. Softer gins can work great, too, but depending on their botanical makeup, they may pair better with sweeter OJ or more sour grapefruit.

Should you keep gin in the fridge? ›

Must I Refrigerate Gin? You should! Many experts suggest that the best way to store gin is in the fridge, especially if you do not have ice to keep your drinks cool. Of course, since they have a lot of alcohol, you don't have to put them in the fridge.

To craft the perfect G&T at home, simply fill a highball glass up to the top with ice cubes (a pre-chilled glass is an added bonus). Then, pour in your gin, top with tonic water and lift with drinks stirrer or long spoon from the bottom to mix without disrupting the fizz. Garnish with a wedge or twist of fresh lime.

Putting your gin in the freezer doesn't ruin the gin. In fact, it's the best way to maintain the quality of the spirit. You can keep gin in the freezer as long as you like. However, you must ensure it's in an airtight bottle as oxygen can impact the taste of the spirit.

Pour a little into your glass, just take a tiny amount and let a little run over your tongue, then breathe gently. You'll sense the different botanicals clearly. The sides of your tongue have particular taste buds, so it helps if you let the gin coat your whole tongue. You'll get more out of the tasting!

Tonic water is the quintessential gin mixer and a staple in the world of co*cktails. Its bitter and effervescent taste perfectly complements the botanical flavors of gin. The combination of gin and tonic water creates the classic and timeless drink, the gin and tonic.

Mixers for flavoured gins:

For citrus-flavoured gins, like orange gin or Sicilian lemon gin, soda water keeps things crisp, and elderflower mixers are a great way to create an elegant alternative to a gin and tonic.

Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Mediterranean Tonic Water

Best with: Citrus and herbaceous gins. This beautiful tonic water is now available on the Craft Gin Club online shop - just click on this link to find it!

Chocolate orange: orange tonic and cacao gin

Orange and chocolate are an iconic flavour combo. If you want an extra touch of zesty citrus that goes beyond an orange peel garnish, consider choosing an orange tonic for your original Cacao Gin.