the Ultimate Gin and Tonic
Tanqueray, Schwepps, Lime
MaHooGee and Santa Claus Recommended
The Ultimate Gin and Tonic requires a large glass mug that can hold 36 ounces of paradise, but requires the donning of a ski glove to grip the massive beverage. Even officials of SLACS require the thermal protection of such a glove during the consumption of the ultimate Gin and Tonic. AGTDA members are trained in proper proportions and never to shake an Ultimate GT, but instead to gently stir.
How we developed the UGT
The Mother Of All GTs, the Ultimate GT, was formulated by countless experimental sessions over a period of several college years. (It was supposed to be just four years, but… you know.) In those days, there was a lot of trial and error involved, driven largely by how much cash AGTDA members had in their wallet at the time, or what gas station they were hitting during their scavenger hunt road rally. And distractive girlfriends who “didn’t like fizzy stuff” also slowed our noble progress… but thankfully they never hung around for long.
Today, our Ginfluencers and Mixperts are constantly performing experiments with new gins, tonics, garnishes, ice forms, and glasses. We remain committed to the continuous advancement of GT mixological sciences for the benefit of all Americans, with liberty and justice for all. Amen.
How to make a proper UGT.
Combine one part high quality-gin with typically two parts high-quality tonic in a glass full of large ice. Add a garnish (usually a squeeze of lime) and stir.