Cold Brew Gin and Tonic

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Cold brew can be mixed with various ingredients for delightful drinks. A fantastic example is the cold brew gin and tonic.

This twist on the classic gin and tonic includes cold brew’s rich, smooth flavor, creating a refreshing and easy-to-make cocktail. Just combine your favorite gin, tonic water, and some homemade cold brew and enjoy a quick, invigorating drink.

Before diving into making this delightful drink, let’s quickly review the classic gin and tonic ratio.

Fill your glass with ice cubes, then pour in 1 ½ oz (40 ml) of gin. Next, fill the rest of the glass with tonic water. Using a highball glass is essential to maintain the perfect gin-to-tonic ratio, ensuring a balanced and refreshing cocktail.

Ingredients you need

• Cold brew: Homemade is best, but a store-bought concentrate works well too. 
• Gin: Choose a quality gin for the best flavor balance in your cocktail. 
• Tonic: Opt for a premium tonic water to enhance the overall taste.
• A Lime wedge for garnish. 
• Cubed Ice for the glass

Which Gin Pairs Best with Cold Brew?

Choosing a gin that complements the rich and complex flavors of coffee is essential. Here are a few gins that are highly recommended for coffee cocktails:

1. Plymouth Gin – A balanced botanical mix that pairs well with coffee without overpowering it​​.
2. Sipsmith London Dry Gin – A versatile botanical profile that works well in coffee cocktails.
3. Hayman’s Old Tom Gin – A sweeter profile that pairs beautifully with coffee​.
4. Roku Gin – A smooth and balanced mix of citrus and botanicals, making it a great choice for coffee-based drinks​.

Which Tonic Pairs Best with Cold Brew?

1. Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water – Balanced sweetness that enhances the chocolate notes in coffee​.
2. Double Dutch Indian Tonic Water – Offers a good balance between sweetness and bitterness​.
3. Schweppes Tonic Water – Sweet taste and a detectable bitter, tangy finish.
4. East Imperial Burma Tonic Water – Ideal if you prefer a sweeter profile​.

Step-by-step

How To Make Cold Brew Gin Tonic From Scratch

Step 1: Fill a well-chilled highball glass with ice cubes.

Step 2: Add the cold brew and gin to the glass.

Step 3: Fill the glass with tonic water.

Step 4: Garnish with a lime wedge.

Step 5: Serve with a metal straw to help protect the environment.

What to mix with cold brew?

Cold brew coffee can be mixed with various ingredients for delightful and unique beverages.

1. Black Russian Cold Brew: Combine cold brew with vodka and simple syrup for a rich, boozy treat.
2. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew: Mix cold brew with homemade vanilla sweet cream for a creamy, Starbucks-inspired drink.
3. Cold Brew White Russian: Blend cold brew with vodka and half-half, omitting the Kahlua for a smooth cocktail.
4. Ginger Cold Brew: Add a spicy twist with ginger beer and cold brew.
5. Strawberry Iced Coffee: Infuse cold brew with strawberry ice cream for a fruity, refreshing drink.
6. Chocolate Iced Coffee: Mix cold brew with chocolate ice cream for a chocolaty, sweet refreshment.
7. Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew: Add pumpkin spiced creamer to cold brew for a seasonal favorite.

Products

• Jigger / Measuring tools
• Highball glass
• Metal straw

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