Gin, Schweppes tonic, and a bit of lime is my summertime favorite.
Have you ever tried Fever Tree, if you MUST have tonic?
Some like FT Ginger beer and gin.
I’ve never tried it, though, so I can’t recommend.
I’m with you man. The lime is the magic ingredient that cannot be left out or substituted.
ImJustAnotherOkie wrote: “Gin, Schweppes tonic, and a bit of lime is my summertime favorite.”
I have been on a Gin Journey for a good many years; it’s all about the botanicals, of course.
My first exposure to Gin was in 1971, at the NCO Club at the Presidio of Monterey, in CA. And, THAT was a Singapore Sling.
Switched over to Seagram’s Extra Dry with a bit of Tonic, for a number of years. Seemed fine, even with a bit of 7-Up.
Switched over to Beefeater’s Gin in 1973, in Europe.
Then, in the late 80’s, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, in a small restaurant off the casino floor, the bartender suggested Bombay Sapphire with Schweppes Tonic and a twist of lime.
Been my ‘go to’ G&T since that day.
In the last few years, though, I’ve been seeking out new and different Gin brands and expressions. I’ve added some really fine different Gin’s to my liquor shelf over that time...from Roku to Highclere Castle to Vim&Petal to Hendrick’s to The Botanist to Aviator, and on and on. There are some very fine Gin brands on the market, currently.
And, my first tasting is ALWAYS neat, and then with Schweppe’s Tonic.
Your post just made the point, for me.
And, always remember...Life is too short to drink lousy booze.