The Perfect Gin and Tonic

Ingredients

• 4 to 5 tonic water Ice Cubes (recommended: Schweppes) (see Note)

• 3 ounces gin (recommended: Hendrick’s)

• 4 ounces tonic water (recommended: Schweppes)

• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

• 1/2 cup cucumber slices

Preparation

Place the ice cubes in a tall, narrow, chilled glass (the cubes should come near the top.) Add a cucumber slice, the gin, then the tonic water, then the lime juice, stirring well. Garnish with a cucumber slice, and serve immediately.

Note: To make the ice cubes, simply fill an empty ice cube tray with tonic water, and let the cubes freeze. It takes just a few hours. Covered well, the cubes will remain fresh-tasting in the freezer for at least a few weeks.