The Boodles Butler gives expert advice on how to craft the perfect gin & tonic using the range of Boodles British Gin
International Gin & Tonic Day is 19th October 2020 and true to form, the unflustered Boodles Butler, who is the ultimate authority in perfecting the proper gin & tonic, is offering expert advice to all the gin fanatics out there.
The Boodles British Gin range consists of Boodles Original London Dry, Boodles Rhubarb & Strawberry and Boodles Mulberry, and the Boodles Butler has specialist advice on the essential components for the perfect gin & tonic for each expression.
Every batch of Boodles British Gin is made with labour and patience. Mr. Boodles insists your gin & tonic must be made this way too. Don’t rush; take that extra time to prepare.
Firstly, he advises on the proper gin – Boodles, of course – and the proper tonic to complement it. Fevertree is always a good go-to. Always follow the concise process of ice first, then gin, then tonic.
Ensure plenty of ice to keep the temperature of your drink lower, meaning the carbon dioxide in your tonic finds it harder to escape, keeping your G&T fizzier for longer. Always guarantee that you pour your gin to a correct proportion, measuring at 2 oz exactly.
The way you pour the tonic matters too – very slowly to keep the fizz, and balance the flavour of the gin. Pouring the tonic too quickly causes the tonic to fizz to the top of your drink, releasing lots of CO2, which culminates in less fizz in your glass. We wouldn’t want a flat G&T, would we?
For thirsty gin enthusiasts, the full list of Mr. Boodles’ gin & tonic recipes and tips are as follows:
BOODLES RHUBY & TONIC
1 part Boodles Rhubarb & Strawberry Gin
2 parts Premium Tonic Water
5 Ice Cubes
Sliced strawberry
Combine gin and tonic in a tall glass over ice. Stir and garnish with thin slices of strawberry inside the glass.
BOODLES MULBERRY WINTER WARMER
1 part Boodles Mulberry Gin
2 parts Premium Tonic Water
2 large Ice Cubes
Lemon wheel
Pour one part Boodles Mulberry Gin and two parts tonic into a highball glass over the ice. Stir until the colours combine. Add lemon wheel and serve. Perfect for a post winter walk.
BOODLES ON ICE
1 part Boodles Gin
2 parts Premium Tonic Water
Shaved Ice
Grapefruit wedge
In a tumbler shave a handful of clear ice. Pour one part Boodles Gin and two parts tonic, then stir. Add grapefruit wedge to the glass and serve. An alpine sharpener delivering complete refreshment.
BOODLES UP THE AMAZON
1 part Boodles Gin
2 parts Premium Tonic Water
5 Ice Cubes
Sliver of Guava
Pour one part Boodles gin and two parts tonic into a highball glass over a squawk of ice, stir to a flourish. Add a sliver of guava and serve. A tropical quencher sure to keep you flowing in the most exotic conditions.