Tonic water serves as the main ingredient in cocktails like gin and tonic, providing a refreshing, fizzy, and slightly bitter profile. Not only does it enhance gin, but it also pairs well with a variety of spirits including scotch, mezcal, and chartreuse. Chartreuse mixed with tonic was discovered by a manager at a neo-bistro, showcasing how tonic can unlock complex flavors. The pairing allows for sophisticated, minimal-effort cocktails perfect for summer, making it easy to experiment with different combinations.
Tonic water is the real star of the show-gin needs tonic, not the other way around. A splash can transform so many spirits, fortified wines, and liqueurs into the kind of two-ingredient cocktail uniquely suited to warm-weather drinking.
At Planque, the chartreuse and tonic pairing is highlighted; general manager James Lewis states the tonic unlocks the complex botanicals, resulting in a minty-piney balance that tastes less sweet.
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