In this video, I take you through the history of Gin and history of Tonic in a very fun and humorous tone. I wish our teachers explained history like this. Interestingly, British army is right in the middle of the history of how Gin came about. The history of Tonic takes you to the pre-independence era in India. Yes, right here!

Here I make G&T, 5 ways. Each one, just amazing. The idea is to remain subtle about the botanicals. The ratios are important too.

How much tonic to Gin? That’s the key. I recommend 1:3 Gin to tonic. A normal drink is 60 ml Gin, so add 180 ml Tonic.

What is Gin?

Comes from the French/Dutch word Genevre which means Juniper Berries. This is a must have botanical of any Gin. Different gins can have different botanicals. But all very subtle. It comes from mix of grains - wheat and barley. And then botanicals are added

What is Tonic? What is the history of Tonic?

Quinine, Sugar and Carbonated Water makes Tonic. You have to watch the video for the history of tonic water.

In this video

00:00 Random Poem that somehow rhymes
00:28 Montage
00:35 What is Gin
00:59 History of Gin
02:27 History of Tonic
03:28 They say, I am a dreamer
03:48 Classic G&T
04:50 Spicy G&T
06:51 Grapefruit G&T
07:56 Apple Cinnamon G&T
08:58 Mint Cucumber G&T
10:22 Tasting Classic G&T
11:04 Tasting Spicy G&T
12:23 Tasting Grapefruit G&T
13:05 Tasting Apple Cinnamon G&T
14:50 Tasting Mint Cucumber G&T

Happy Independence Day to all!

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