Editing Gin and tonic (section)

==Garnish and serving==
Gin and tonic is traditionally garnished with a slice or wedge of [[Lime (fruit)|lime]], often slightly squeezed into the drink before being placed in the glass. In most parts of the world, lime remains the only usual garnish; however, [[lemon]] is often used as an alternative fruit. In the United Kingdom, the use of both lemon and lime together is known as an "Evans".<ref>Knoll, A & Smith, D (2013). The Craft of Gin. Hayward: White Mule Press. p.69. {{ISBN|978-0-983-63896-4}}.</ref> Although the origins of the use of lemons are unknown, their use dates back at least as far as the late 1930s.<ref>"Gin and Tonic as served at the Shepheard's in Cairo" Gilbey's Gin advert from ''Punch'' magazine, April 1938</ref> The use of lemon or lime is a debated issue<ref name="nytgarnish">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/05/22/dining/lemonlime.html?_r=0|title=How Would You Like Your Drink?|last1=Simonson|author-link1=Robert Simonson|first1=Robert|last2=DeSantis|first2=Alicia|date=22 May 2013|newspaper=New York Times}}</ref> – some leading brands, such as [[Gordon's Gin|Gordon's]],<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.gordonsgin.com/en-gb/cocktails/gordons-perfect-gt/ |title = Gordon's Perfect G&T |publisher = Gordon's |access-date = 1 January 2019 }}</ref> [[Tanqueray]],<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.tanqueray.com/en-gb/gin-cocktails/tanqueray-london-dry-gin-tonic/ |title = Tanqueray London Dry Gin & Tonic |publisher = Tanqueray |access-date = 1 January 2019 |archive-date = 9 May 2021 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210509032640/https://www.tanqueray.com/en-gb/gin-cocktails/tanqueray-london-dry-gin-tonic/ |url-status = dead }}</ref> and [[Bombay Sapphire]],<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.bombaysapphire.com/uk/en/cocktail/bombay-sapphire-tonic/19379/ |title = Bombay Sapphire and Tonic Recipe |publisher = Bombay Sapphire |access-date = 1 January 2019 }}</ref> recommend the use of lime in their gin.

The use of a balloon glass for serving gin has become popular, possibly through promotion by the Bombay Sapphire gin brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2012/08/bombay-pushes-gin-trend-with-glassware/ |title=Bombay Pushes Gin-trend with glassware |publisher=thedrinksbusiness.com |access-date=2012-01-09}}</ref> The use of such a glass, with plenty of ice and a garnish tailored to the flavours of the gin, is sometimes said to allow the aromas of the drink to gather at its opening for the drinker to more easily appreciate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://summerfruitcup.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/gintonica/ |title=World Gin Day Gin Tonica Tasting|date=8 June 2012|publisher=SummerFruitCup.com |access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref>

The use of assorted fruits, herbs, and vegetables, as garnish (reflecting the botanicals of the individual gin), is increasingly popular.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://londoncocktailscholars.co.uk/london-gin-club/ |title=The 8 Great Gins of London Gin Club |access-date=2012-08-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055947/http://londoncocktailscholars.co.uk/london-gin-club/ |archive-date=21 September 2013}}</ref> Besides the classic lime wheel or wedge, alternative garnishes can include [[orange peel]], [[star anise]], [[thyme]], [[elderflower]], a slice of [[ginger]], [[pink grapefruit]], [[rosemary]], [[cucumber]], [[Mentha#Culinary|mint]], black peppercorns, [[strawberry]] and [[basil]], [[strawberry syrup]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/strawberry-gin-and-tonic/|title=Strawberry Gin and Tonic • strawberry cocktail • a farmgirl's dabbles|date=2 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://simply-delicious-food.com/blushing-strawberry-gin-and-tonic/|title=Blushing strawberry gin and tonic|date=24 April 2020}}</ref> or [[chillies]].<ref name="goodhousekeeping.com"/> Fruits such as [[kumquat]]s or other citrus or [[cucumber]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vinepair.com/articles/the-gtc-recipe-gin-tonic/|title=The GT&C [RECIPE]|first=words: VinePair|last=Recipes|date=12 September 2016|website=VinePair|access-date=21 July 2019|archive-date=26 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226010538/https://vinepair.com/articles/the-gtc-recipe-gin-tonic/|url-status=dead}}</ref> can be included.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://minimalistbaker.com/all-natural-gin-and-tonics/|title=All-Natural Gin and Tonic &#124; Minimalist Baker Recipes|date=4 April 2015}}</ref>