The perfect Gin & Tonic
Measurements, tonic water and garnish designed to bring out the botanical profile of Wolfrest Gin Italiano.
The gin’s character comes first.
A good Gin & Tonic starts with balance. Wolfrest Italiano is smooth and aromatic: its roasted hazelnut notes meet juniper, wild rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, elderflower and orange.
That is why we choose a dry, neutral tonic water, plenty of ice and an orange garnish that complements the botanicals without overpowering them.
Ingredients
- Wolfrest Gin Italiano50 ml
- Dry tonic water100–150 ml
- Iceplenty
- Orangepeel or slice
Method
Chill the glass
Fill a large glass with ice and swirl it gently. Discard any excess water.
Pour the gin
Add 50 ml of Wolfrest Gin Italiano, measured with a jigger.
Add the tonic water
Slowly pour in 100–150 ml of chilled tonic water, adjusting the ratio to your preferred intensity.
Stir and garnish
Stir once from the bottom upwards and finish with orange peel or a slice of orange.
Dry and neutral.
Very sweet or strongly flavoured tonic waters can overpower the spirit. A clean, dry tonic lets the freshness of juniper, the Mediterranean notes and the rounded character of Piedmont hazelnut shine through.
The quantity can vary: use 100 ml for a more intense Gin & Tonic, or up to 150 ml for a lighter serve.
Orange, not lemon.
Orange peel or a slice of orange echoes the citrus notes in Wolfrest Italiano. Lemon changes the cocktail’s profile and tends to overpower the balance of its botanicals.
Make dried orange slices
How to make a Gin & Tonic
What is the ideal gin-to-tonic ratio?
For Wolfrest Italiano, we recommend 50 ml of gin and 100–150 ml of tonic water. The smaller quantity keeps the cocktail more intense; the larger one makes it lighter.
Which tonic water should I choose?
A dry, neutral tonic water is the best choice because it does not mask the juniper, Mediterranean herbs, orange and hazelnut.
Which glass should I use?
A large balloon glass or roomy highball, always filled with ice, keeps the cocktail cold and prevents overly rapid dilution.
How should I garnish a Wolfrest Gin & Tonic?
Use orange peel or a slice of orange, fresh or dried. Avoid lemon, as it changes the gin’s aromatic profile.
Wolfrest Gin Italiano.
Seven Italian botanicals with a distinctive rounded Piedmont character.
Discover the 500 ml bottle