Northern Rice
Refreshing and subtly sweet, with notes of pandan and sticky rice, custard, and shiso.
Inspired by: Classic Cocktail
Rosemary Gin & Tonic
Winterized highball: rice spirit, rosemary, grapefruit, and tonic. Aromatic and refreshing.
- Complexity
- 1/5
- Alcohol level
- Light
- Type
- Highball
- Preparation
- Built
- Glass
- Highball
- Ice
- Large Cube
Ingredients
SONKLIN50 ml1.7 oz
Tonic water150 ml5 oz
Large ice cube1
Garnish: Fresh rosemary sprig1
Garnish: Grapefruit wedge or twist1
Steps
- 01Place a large ice cube in a highball glass
- 02Pour SONKLIN into the glass
- 03Top with tonic water
- 04Squeeze grapefruit wedge over the drink
- 05Stir gently to chill
- 06Garnish 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.
In the bottle
SONKLIN Original. Contemporary rice spirit from estate grown khao niew Sanpatong sticky rice. 6 plate reflux column still, coconut carbon filtration. 70 cL.
SONKLIN Original
