A quick glance at the ingredient list for most tonic waters reveals an abundance of fake sugar and chemical additives. A lot of pride goes into crafting a delicious cocktail, and a sugary tonic can completely ruin what could have been a great drink.
Cue the Boylan Heritage Tonic, a new cocktail mixer from Boylan Bottling Company and W&P Design. This tonic combines seltzer, cane sugar, quinine, all-natural citrus and botanicals to create a balanced cocktail mixer that pairs perfectly with spirits. For starters, we suggest pairing Boylan Heritage Tonic with some homemade gin, cucumber and lime for this refreshing take on a the classic G&T.
The Cucumber G&T
Makes two drinks
- 3 shots gin
- 6 slices cucumber (plus 2 for garnish)
- 2 slices lime (for garnish)
- Boylan Heritage Tonic
- Add the cucumber to The Mason Shaker.
- Muddle the cucumber in the bottom of the shaker until crushed.
- Add the gin to the shaker. Add ice to just above the liquid, and shake vigorously for 5 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into two Collins glasses, fill with Boylan Heritage Tonic, and garnish with remaining cucumber and lime slices.