Gin, especially in its iconic Gin & Tonic form, has become a beloved spirit worldwide thanks to its versatility. Each bottle blends botanicals like juniper, coriander, and citrus, creating a unique and harmonious flavour. The trend of colour-changing gin adds excitement, transforming hue when mixed with tonic or citrus. Once seen as a “ladies’ drink,” gin has broken that stereotype, gaining popularity globally. Enthusiasts love its diverse flavours and endless mixology possibilities. Whether enjoyed neat or in complex cocktails, the Gin & Tonic remains a favourite for its refreshing simplicity and universal appeal.
India’s emerging gin scene adds another exciting dimension to this narrative. Craft offerings like Jaisalmer, with its royal heritage and 11 distinctive botanicals, and Nisaki, the innovative colour-changing gin, are proving that Indian distillers can compete with the world’s finest. These homegrown spirits bring unique local botanicals to the international gin stage, creating G&Ts with a distinctly Indian character.
The modern G&T isn’t just a drink—it’s an experience. Each concoction of gin, tonic, and garnish opens up new possibilities for discovery, making every drink an opportunity to appreciate this classic cocktail in a new light. Here’s to the continued evolution of gin and the timeless appeal of a perfectly crafted Gin & Tonic. TheGlitz has more..
Golden Sands Gin & Tonic
Ingredients:
60ml Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin with Gold dust
150ml Tonic water
5-6 Ice cubes
Garnish: Grapefruit / Orange peel
Method: Build upon ice in an all-purpose G&T glass. Add gold dust to Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin (4gms in a bottle, add more if needed). Add tonic water. Stir gently with grapefruit slice and serve.
Pretty in Pink
Ingredients:
50ml Nisaki Gin
40ml Tonic
30ml Lemon juice
Cubed ice cubes
Crushed mint leaves
Method: Add all ingredients to your mixing glass, and stir on ice for at least 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with cucumber.
The Dunes of Jaisalmer
Ingredients:
60ml Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin
60ml Tonic water
50ml Lime Juice
90ml Grapefruit juice
2-3 Basil leaves, Grapefruit slice and golden heart for garnish
Method: Take a shaker, add all ingredients and add ice, and shake it nicely. Strain it over ice in an old-fashioned glass and splash off the tonic. Garnish with grapefruit and basil leaves.
Beach Bum
Ingredients:
60ml Gin
15ml Strawberry crush
15ml Lime Juice
15ml Sugar Syrup
1nos Egg white
Method: Dry shake and top up with tonic water. Garnish with cherry and mint sprig.
Crafted by Dhiraj for Deltin Royale
Gooseberry Punch
Ingredients:
60ml Gin
15ml Blue Curacao
10gm Kiwi
Method: Muddle the Kiwi, mix all the ingredients together. Top up with soda and energy drink. Garnish with Kiwi.
Crafted by Mixologist Robin for Deltin Royale
Pineapple Ginger Bee’s Knees
Ingredients:
45ml Gin
15ml Blue Curacao
30ml Tonic water
15ml Pineapple juice
15ml Fresh lemon juice
15ml Honey ginger syrup
Method: It is a pouring cocktail. In a chilled red wine glass add the pineapple juice, honey ginger syrup. Fill with crushed ice, add lemon juice, gin and blue curacao, topped with tonic water. Garnish with thyme stick and an orange wedge.
Crafted by Mixologist Manash Barman for Deltin Suites
Cover image: Nisaki Gin
