Gin Tonic as a Bartender: Cucumber Gin Tonic and Red Alert [How to Bartend]

Опубликовано: 16 Май 2026
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In this episode of "Like a Bartender," you'll learn how to make a gin and tonic at home. We'll also show you two interesting variations of this cocktail. Ready to experiment? Then watch!
A classic gin and tonic is 50 ml of gin, 100 ml of tonic, and ice. It's as simple as that. First, add ice, then gin, then tonic.
Now, let's move on to the twists. Let's make a cucumber gin and tonic. Take a glass and stir the ice to keep the drink cool and let it sit for as long as possible. Then, pour in the gin. Add honey syrup for sweetness and a dash of Angostura for bitterness. Next, pour in the tonic. Now comes the fun part! Take a thinly sliced ​​cucumber and place it at the bottom. This will add a fresh flavor to the drink. Place a rosebud on top of the glass for aroma.
Now, let's move on to the second variation of the gin and tonic. We called this cocktail "Red Alert." We use raspberry gin as a base. Add tonic water in a 1:3 ratio. Then add raspberries and a sprig of mint. The raspberries and mint are just the right flavor. You can also sprinkle some powdered sugar on top for a festive touch. Don't forget the straw!

All ingenious is simple! You can make a classic gin and tonic and two unusual variations at home, just like a bartender.

We thank Moments Gastropub (  / momentswinebar  ) for their original alcoholic recipes and assistance with the shoot.

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