Mad Owl gin & tonic guide

To guide you to the best Gin & Tonic, we have teamed up with some of the best tonic brands on the market, primarily Fever-Tree and Fingers Crossed.

Why Tonic?

In principle, all gin is created to be mixed with tonic. Tonic contributes with a number of properties that present the gin from its best side.

You can think of gin as a small bouillon cube of flavor. The flavoring substances are tightly packed in the ethanol and therefore need something that can unfold them and send them out of the glass.

And here the tonic is the hero in the equation. When tonic dilutes the gin, it increases the distance between the aroma molecules. This makes it easier to perceive the different flavor and aroma substances. The carbonation gives a refreshingly crisp quality to the drink, but it also helps to release the aromas so that they become more prominent in the nose and mouth.

Tonic naturally lowers the alcohol percentage so that the ethanol does not overpower the taste, but it also contributes both sweetness and bitterness. It gives the drink more contrast and a nice, harmonious balance.

Gin & Tonic Menu

Mad Owl London Dry Gin

1. Fever Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water. Served with thyme and lemon
2. Fingers Crossed Tonic Water or Fever Tree Refreshingly Light Indian Tonic Water. Served with lemon zest

Recipe: 3-4 parts tonic & 1 part gin.

Mad Owl Citrus Gin

1. Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water. Served with lemon zest and lemon verbena
2. Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic Water. Served with pink grape and pink peppercorns

Recipe: 3-4 parts tonic & 1 part gin.

Mad Owl Herbal Gin

1. Fever Tree Refreshingly Light Indian Tonic Water. Served with bay leaves
2. Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic Water. Served with pink grape and pink peppercorns

Recipe: 3-4 parts tonic & 1 part gin.

Mad Owl Lavender Gin

Recipe: 3-4 parts tonic & 1 part gin.

1. Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water. Served with lemon zest
2. Fingers Crossed Tonic Water can also be used. It highlights the sweetness and the floral in the gin in a brilliant way. Served with lemon zest

Mad Owl Blackberry Gin Liqueur

1. Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water. Served with dark berries or a slice of lime

Recipe: 3-4 parts tonic & 1 part gin.

Mad Owl Rhubarb Gin Liqueur

1. Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water. Served with orange peel
2. Prosecco or dry champagne. Served with fresh berries

Recipe: 3-4 parts tonic & 1 part gin.

Mad Owl Oak Aged Gin

1. Fever-Tree Ginger Ale . Served with orange peel.
2. Can be enjoyed neat with a few drops of water

Recipe: 3-4 parts tonic & 1 part gin.

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