I grew up watching my Mom's family drink gin and tonics at gatherings. I always felt like it was the family cocktail. When my cousins and I got old enough to drink, having a gin and tonic felt like the right thing to do at weddings and reunions. It's like a little piece of the family legacy.
On the other hand, maybe I'm overly romanticizing.
I was just chatting with my Mom about hot weather beverages, and she mentioned a recipe she's found for "the perfect gin and tonic". Plymouth Gin, tonic ice cubes, and a touch of lime juice.
Sadly, I didn't have any of those ingredients handy. No time to make tonic ice cubes, no limes, and only Tanqueray gin. However, I had few lemons and a bottle of pomegranate juice.
So, the recipe: add a shot or two of gin (I used one) to a large tumbler, and fill within two inches of the top with cold tonic water. Add pomegranate juice until it's a raspberry red, and garnish with a slice of lemon. The slightly sweet pomegranate juice balances the bitter tonic, and the slice of lemon brings a touch of freshness.
Verdict: a tasty, refreshing way to combat the heat and humidity.
I'm nearly out of gin and they have Plymouth at Marty's, so maybe I'll review the perfect gin and tonic soon.
Posted by peter at June 18, 2004 10:41 PM