It’s that time of year again, when the cold starts to break and warmer weather gradually begins to grace us with its presence.As the seasons change, we often seek out and welcome food and drink that reflects our surroundings.When things start to heat up, our desire for beverages that quench our thirst and cool us off grows exponentially with the increase in temperature.In a world filled with slushies and punches, there is one classic cocktail that has been helping us usher in Spring and Summer for centuries: Sangria
COCKTAIL: MEDITERRANEAN GIN TONIC
Full Ingredients list
- 1oz Lustau Fino Jarana
- 1oz Spanish Gin
- 6oz Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic
- Garnish(es) of your choice
- Highball
- Ice
Recipe author: Steven Dragun
WHAT SHERRY IS BEST FOR A MEDITERRANEAN STYLE GIN TONIC COCKTAIL
The sherry, Gin and Tonic works with any fino or manzanilla sherry because their dry, crisp, and refreshing qualities complement the gin and tonic nicely. Additionally, the salinity from the fino/manzanilla provides the essence of the Mediterranean, which gives the cocktail a very authentic feel.
ABOUT LUSTAU FINO JARANA
We decided to go with our Lustau Fino Jarana as we found it worked best with the gin. The finos from Jerez de la Frontera tend to be a little more structured than the ones from El Puerto de Santa María as the sherry is more distant to water, which is ideal for full bodied but still classy finos. Consequently, Fino Jarana is very vibrant and full of character, which prevents the sherry from getting lost in the cocktail, creating the perfect balance between Gin & Sherry.
SHERRY GIN TONIC RECIPE
- Add Lustau Fino Jarana and Gin to the Highball glass
- Add ice
- Top the ice with Tonic.
- Give it a gentle stir
- Add garnish(es) to the cocktail
G&T COCKTAIL VARIATIONS AND TYPES
In keeping with the Spanish tradition, how about adding some vermouth(vermut) to your Gin & Tonic in place of the sherry? Vermut has long been a part of Spanish drinking culture and continues to thrive today. Here is a nice variation for you to try, that features Lustau’s new Vermut Rose:
- 1oz Lustau Vermut Rose
- 1oz Spanish Gin
- 6oz Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic
- Garnish(es) of your choice
- Copa de Belon Glass
- Ice
TIPS FOR MAKING A WHITE NEGRONI
Try experimenting with different gins as the botanicals can vary greatly, which will change the cocktail in a drastic way. Additionally, try another gentian liqueur instead of Suze. The color will be much softer and will also steer the overall flavor of the cocktail in a different direction.
FAQ
What is a good mixer for sherry?
Any tonic or soda works very well in a sherry Highball.
Can I make a Gin Tonic Cocktail only using fino sherry?
Yes, you can either add fino sherry to the cocktail, or simply substitute it for the Gin
What is the best tonic to use in a Gin Tonic?
This is very difficult to answer as there are so many great tonics out in the market today, and everyone has their own preference for what they are looking for in a tonic. However, here are some quality brands that are sure to lead you to your next favorite tonic: Fever Tree, London Essence, Thomas Henry, Q Tonic
