G&t Recipe

Prepare lime

Cut a fresh lime into wedges. Reserve one wedge for squeezing and one for garnish on the glass rim.

Prepare cucumber ribbon

Using a vegetable peeler, shave a lengthwise ribbon from a washed cucumber. Roll the ribbon loosely and set aside to place in the glass.

Prepare mint

Gently clap the mint sprig between your palms once to release aroma, then set aside for garnish.

Select a large balloon or highball glass. Fill the glass three-quarters full with fresh ice cubes (about 6 cubes) to keep the drink well chilled.

Measure and pour 50 ml Lussmanns Garden Gin over the ice.

Slowly add 150 ml chilled Indian tonic water. Pour gently down the side of the glass or over the back of a spoon to preserve carbonation.

Squeeze the reserved lime wedge lightly over the drink to release a little juice, then drop the wedge into the glass.

Add the cucumber ribbon and place the mint sprig on top as garnish. If using bitters, add 1 dash across the surface for depth of aroma.

Give the drink one gentle, brief stir (3–4 turns) with a bar spoon to marry ingredients without flattening the tonic.

Serve immediately with a short straw or without, allowing the garnish to perfume the drink as you sip.