Mowgli Gin & Tonic Recipe
Classic, crisp & refreshing. Gin lifted with tonic’s gentle sparkle then brightened with fresh lime & ginger.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Optional Ginger Cordial (for stronger ginger character)
Method
Cocktail
Prepare glass
Select a highball or large wine glass. Fill the glass with crushed or cubed ice to chill.
Add gin and lime
Pour 2 oz London dry gin and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice over the muddled ginger and ice.
Top with tonic
Slowly pour 4 oz chilled tonic water down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation and create a gentle sparkle.
Stir gently
Use a long bar spoon to gently roll the drink once or twice (about 3–4 rotations) to integrate the gin, lime and tonic without flattening the bubbles.
Garnish and serve
Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge placed on the rim and a thin ginger slice floated on top. Serve immediately with a straw if desired.
Optional Ginger Cordial
Make cordial: Combine 1 oz chopped fresh ginger, 1/4 cup water and 2 tbsp sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer gently 4–5 minutes to extract flavor.
Finish cordial: Remove from heat, add 1/4 tsp lime zest if using, allow to cool 10–15 minutes, then strain into a jar. Refrigerate. Use 1/4–1/2 tsp cordial in place of or in addition to muddled ginger for a stronger, smooth ginger note.