How can you not love this gorgeous Pink Gin cocktail? It’s so simple and it’s so pretty. I remember the first time I saw gin turn pink and thought it was a magic drink. Now you can get it anytime with no magic involved!
Where was the Pink Gin & Tonic born
To be brief, the marriage of gin and tonic began as a malaria cure-all. Tonic was made from quinine which was added to tonic water. Due to its better taste, gin was added and thus, the Gin and Tonic was born.
It was the drink for British officers stationed in India during the 19th and early 20th C. Although it won’t cure malaria anymore, the Gin and Tonic is the drink of choice for Brits in the summer, as well as elsewhere in the Mediterranean.
What is Pink Gin
Originally, pink gin was a simple combination of gin and a few dashes of Angostura bitters. It was all the rage in the 19th century and, now 200 years later, is taking the gin drinking world by storm. Even James Bond was a fan of it when he wasn’t drinking martinis! Check out The Man with the Golden Gun.
In the olden days, the bitters gave it a red hue. Now in the 21st century, Pink Gin has become insanely popular. Gordon’s is all a-blush with hints of red fruit like strawberries, raspberries and red currants giving it a sweetness that is otherwise not present in traditional gin.
How to make Gordon’s Pink Gin & Tonic
You need to start with the following ingredients to make this gorgeous cocktail!
- Gordon’s Pink Gin
- Tonic
- Ice
- Strawberries
- Jigger
- Wine Glass
- Bar Spoon
Making this cocktail couldn’t be easier:
- Take a wine glass and fill it with loads of ice
- Add jigger of the gin
- Top up with the tonic
- Then add a few red fruits or a lemon twist as a garnish!
Which tonic should I use
I love Fever-Tree Tonic or Fever-Tree Elderflower tonic, if you want to try a slightly different flavor, but don’t be afraid to try another brand you love. You can also add lemonade, if you don’t love tonic. I definitely prefer Simply Lemonade (which goes so well with Bourbon, but that’s another story!).
If you want to try another Pink cocktail, don’t miss:
- Gordon’s Pink Gin Spritz
- Cîroc’s Watermelon Royale
- Cîroc Watermelon Spritz
- Here are 10 easy Gin cocktails to make!
Here is the recipe!
Gordon’s Pink Gin and Tonic
Ingredients
- 50 ml Gordon’s Pink Gin
- 150 ml Tonic water
- Fresh strawberries
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill a large wine glass with ice
- Add in the Gordon’s Pink Gin
- Top up with Fever-Tree tonic water
- Garnish with wedges of fresh strawberries
Thanks for sharing, Sue (can I call you Sue?)
I’m Zee from South Africa, recently returned to gin after a wild ride with cognac. I must say my tolerance has lowered drastically due to gym so I’ve tried your recipe by taking it 2 notches down (30ml gin; 90ml Tonic)
Enjoying my return, however.
Cheers