Gin & Tonic

The Gin & Tonic is a timeless classic — simple, refreshing, and endlessly versatile. With Humdinger Gin, this everyday favourite becomes something special. Pair with premium tonic water and a fresh garnish for the perfect serve.

Cocktail Ingredients

• 60ml Humdinger Dry, Citrus or Pink Gin
• 180ml premium tonic water
• Ice
• Fresh garnish

Cocktail Method

1. Chill your glass in the freezer.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Add the gin first, then the tonic.
4. Gently stir, garnish, and serve.

Flavour Profile

Choose between our Dry Gin for a smooth, balanced profile, our Citrus Gin for a lively burst of zest, or our Pink Gin for a vibrant fruity experience.

The tonic provides balance with clean bitterness.

Recommended Garnishes

With Humdinger Dry Gin

• Orange slice
• Kaffir lime leaf

With Humdinger Citrus Gin

• Fresh lime slice
• Celery cut
• Fresh mint or lemon balm

With Humdinger Pink Gin

• Cut raspberries
• Strawberries
• Lime wedge

Recommended Tonics

Choose a high-quality tonic that complements the gin rather than overpowering it. Light, classic, and citrus-led tonics each create a different balance. For specific pairings, see the tonic recommendations on our product pages:

• Humdinger Dry Gin — recommended tonics listed on the page
• Humdinger Citrus Gin — recommended tonics listed on the page
• Humdinger Pink Gin — recommended tonics listed on the page

Variations

• Gin & Soda: Replace tonic water with soda water for a lighter, cleaner serve that highlights the gin botanicals without quinine bitterness.
• Spanish-Style Gin & Tonic: Serve in a balloon glass with plenty of ice and layered garnishes such as citrus wheels, herbs, and spices for added aroma.
• Pink Gin & Tonic: Use Humdinger Pink Gin with fresh berries as garnish for a fruit-forward twist.
• Sonic: Split the tonic with soda water to soften the bitterness and reduce intensity for a lighter sip, also known as a Gin & Sonic.
• Barrel-Aged G&A: Use Humdinger Bourbon Barrel Aged Gin with a ginger ale for extra spice and vanilla complexity.

Serving Tip

Serve in a balloon glass or tall highball with plenty of ice. Adjust the gin-to-tonic ratio to taste; more tonic for a lighter serve, less for a bolder gin-forward profile.

A Little History

The Gin & Tonic originated in the 19th century with the British in India, who discovered that tonic water with quinine helped ward off malaria. Adding gin turned the medicine into a refreshing, enduring cocktail that remains one of the world’s favourites today.

Mix yours with Humdinger Gin