gin and tonic
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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gin and quinine water
