gin and tonic

Thân thiện

A person enjoys a refreshing gin and tonic on a warm evening.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A mixed drink: "gin and tonic" refers to a specific alcoholic beverage made by mixing gin with tonic water, typically served over ice and often garnished with a slice of lime or lemon. It is a classic highball cocktail.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She ordered a refreshing gin and tonic at the bar.
  • On a hot day, nothing beats a cold gin and tonic.

Advanced Usage

• As a standard order: The phrase is often used as a complete, understood order in social or bar settings.
  • "I'll have a gin and tonic, please."

Variants and Related Words

• Gin (n): A clear alcoholic spirit flavored with juniper berries and other botanicals, which is the primary ingredient.
• Tonic (n): Short for "tonic water," a carbonated soft drink containing quinine, which gives it a characteristic bitter flavor.
• G&T (n): A common informal abbreviation for "gin and tonic."

Synonyms

• Cocktail: A general term for a mixed alcoholic drink.
• Highball: A category of mixed drinks served with ice in a tall glass, which includes a gin and tonic.

Related Phrases

• Gin and tonic water: A slightly more formal or descriptive variant of the term.
• Gin and quinine water: An older or more technical term, as quinine is the key flavoring agent in tonic water.

Học thuật

Noun

1. gin and quinine water