The Tanqueray and Tonic, an all-time classic.

A simple work of art.

Ingredients: 
1.5-2.0 oz Tanqueray Gin, 
3-4.0 oz Tonic water
Lime wedge

Method: Fill glass with Ice, add Gin, then Tonic water, squeeze a lime wedge over the drink and add as garnish. Stir slightly so as to not flatten the carbonation and serve.

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The TnT (yes like dynamite) is a crisp refreshing eye opening beverage that pleases most everyone. I believe that this classic’s popularity rests within the quality of the Gin itself. Tanqueray has a unique juniper bite to it that blends well with a bit of lime, cut with ice and tonic water. One does not have to “acquire” a taste for the TnT, its distinctiveness and simplicity grab you in a positive way right from the get go.

a splash of cranberry juice livens it up.

I had forgotten this classic over the years, what with my driving passion for Bushmill’s, but Mike mentioned it in passing one afternoon and I decided to add it to our drink list for game day. Of course it was a success, so much so that the TnT has become Mike’s main cocktail when we all get together switching only occasionally to a Dark and Stormy for variety. 




Even Tuna, who has an unending thirst for dark rum, will have a Tanqueray or two when the fancy strikes him.  If you are looking for an easy to pour, light cocktail that tastes wonderful you can’t go wrong with the classic; Tanqueray and Tonic.

Cheers
AL

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