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Cuban T&T

A classic cocktail with a Cuban flair! Tanqueray London Dry Gin with crisp Tonic Water, Fresh Lime and Muddled Mint on the rocks - salud!

Cuban T&T
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Serves:

1

Ingredients

50ml Tanqueray London Dry Gin

100ml Tonic Water

15ml Lime Juice

8 Mint Leaves

4 Lime Wedges

1 Mint Sprig (Garnish)

10ml Sugar Syrup

Equipment

1  Highabll Glass

1 Ice Scoop

1 Jigger

1  Muddler

1  Mixing Glass

1 Bar Spoon

1 Tongs

method

  1. Muddle Mint Leaves at the bottom of a Highball Glass.

  2. Add Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, and Lime Wedges.

  3. Stir through, spreading the Lime Wedges throughout the drink.

  4. Top with Tonic Water.

  5. Garnish with a Mint Sprig.

Alcohol content

17.2 g per serve

Interesting Facts

Gin is made with juniper berries, which give it its unique flavor.

History of the Drink

When British soldiers stationed in India in the 19th Century were looking for a way to take quinine, a bitter substance that was used to cure malaria, they invented the gin and tonic. Water and gin were combined with quinine to make a revitalising and therapeutic beverage. The cocktail gradually rose in favour among British expats and spread to other parts of the world. Both cocktail connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike still appreciate the G&T in today's world. It’s the ideal beverage for any occasion, whether it’s a summertime BBQ or a night out at a cocktail lounge, thanks to its crisp flavour.