Rosemary Gin & Tonic
Inspired By:
Classic Cocktail
Complexity
Alcohol Level
1/5
Light
Type
Highball
Preparation
Built
Glass
Highball
Ice
Large Cube
INGREDIENTS
SONKLIN • 50 ml / 1.7 oz
Tonic water • 150 ml / 5 oz
Large ice cube • 1
Garnish:
Fresh rosemary sprig • 1
Grapefruit wedge or twist • 1
STEPS
1. Place a large ice cube in a highball glass
2. Pour SONKLIN into the glass
3. Top with tonic water
4. Squeeze grapefruit wedge over the drink
5. Stir gently to chill
6. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprig and grapefruit twist
NOTES:
A simple, elegant refresh of the classic highball template. The rosemary adds savory, evergreen aromatics without overpowering. Grapefruit juice provides citrus brightness. This is the perfect aperitif - low alcohol, high refreshment, deeply aromatic.
Batched Version: Not recommended for batching. The beauty of the G&T is in its simplicity and built-to-order freshness. Prepare rosemary and grapefruit garnishes ahead of time for quick service.
HISTORY
The Gin & Tonic emerged during British colonial rule in India as a way to make quinine (an antimalarial) palatable. It evolved into one of the world's most iconic and adaptable cocktails. Seasonal variations - like this winterized rosemary version - are a natural evolution.
SOKLIN's delicate character shines in this stripped-back formula where the spirit gets equal attention to the mixer and botanicals. It's a drink that proves simplicity and sophistication are not mutually exclusive.
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