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.