There is perhaps no drink, even in its most plebeian form, more elementally sound—or eminently refreshing.
The Gin & Tonic is, on its face, two everyday ingredients thrown together in a glass. But it’s also an invitation: to experiment with
the limits of the template, to keep it simple, to prioritize refreshment above all. The G&T spans seasons, occasions, whatever the glass du jour may be. In its long life, just about every trending ingredient has found its way into the drink, but it is no fad. The G&T is forever.
by Toby Cecchini
Take a trip around the world with
these international variations:
May We Introduce the Italian G&T?
In India, the G&T Is a Reclamation
Make the Spanish G&T Your Own
Meet Japan's G&T, the Gin Sonic
Science-minded bartender Dave Arnold found bubbly, crystalline perfection via force carbonation, distillation, clarification and more. (Don’t worry, he has an easy recipe, too.)
by Justin Burnell
As it spread beyond Spain’s borders, the copa de balón became a symbol of the G&T’s inviting, generous spirit.
by Rachel del Valle
Ready to make your own?
Here are 12 of our favorite recipes.
by the editors of Punch
Mary Anne Porto
Editorial lead
Creative Director
Lizzie Munro
Talia Baiocchi
Chloe Frechette
Jess Mayhugh
Lille Allen
Editors
Designer
Justin Burnell
Toby Cecchini
Nicholas Coldicott
Rachel Del Valle
Kara Newman
Jaya Saxena
Contributors
Catherine Sweet
Copy Editor
Kaitlin Bray
Irina Groushevaia
Engagement
Patty Diez
Allison Hamlin
Annie Harrigan
Special Thanks
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