Smiffys Tonic Bottle Costume, White

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A splash of fruit juice, such as apple, cranberry, or orange, adds a hint of flavor and sweetness to this typically dry drink.

Hand’s up if you love a refreshing, low-calorie drink in the summer months? Spirits are great, but they’re even better with company. Grab your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or friend as you become the ultimate beverage duo wearing our Adult Gin & Tonic 2 in 1 Costume. It makes a great outfit choice for those summer BBQ parties, or any food and drink themed nights out. Everyone loves a classic G ‘n’ T! There are so many tonic water brands on the market now, so how do you decide which one to use for the gin in your glass? There are no hard and fast rules (taste is subjective after all), and every gin has different botanicals which will pair better with certain tonics.Fever-Tree coined the phrase, “If 3/4 of your drink is the mixer, mix it with the best.” While your favoured gin to tonic ratio might not be that exact volume, the tonic you choose really does matter. The gin and tonic maybe simple, but it's also a great foundation for experimentation. With a few changes here and there, you can create an entirely new drink. Large balloon glasses are also excellent for garnishing with a variety of botanicals to further emphasize the flavors and aromas of the gin. Try adding a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of mandarin orange to citrusy gins to accentuate the bright, fresh flavors. A tall and narrow highball glass will preserve more of the carbonation, keeping your drink more effervescent for longer. Try a couple of different glasses with your favorite gin and see which works best for you. Garnish thoughtfully

Always start out with a classic Indian tonic water. This tends to be a good baseline before branching out to other styles. Truth be told, you don’t need a garnish in a Gin and Tonic if the other two ingredients are good. If I don’t have a garnish in the cupboard, I regularly go without. However, a garnish is great for taking the same drink in different directions, e.g. enhancing the citrus or bringing out more herbaceous notes. Another option is to add 1/2 ounce or so of your favorite liqueur or flavored syrup. Amaretto makes a semisweet gin and tonic, or enjoy a garden-fresh strawberry tonic with homemade syrup (it works for other fruits, too). You can even turn to that trusted bottle of grenadine.I choose an average-sized lime and squeeze half of its juice into my gin and tonics (roughly a half ounce), but you can use less if you prefer. Some like to just top their G&Ts with the juice from a lime wedge. My preferred ratio is 1:3, or 2 ounces of gin to 5-6 ounces of tonic water. Brands like Fever-Tree typically come in 6 oz bottles and I find this to be the perfect amount. In fact, I hated Gin and Tonics as a twenty-something until I was finally introduced to the high end tonic waters from Fever-Tree and Q Mixers.

A squeeze of fresh citrus adds freshness and balances the bittersweet flavor of the tonic. Depending on your gin and tonic water of choice, you can choose to use lemon or lime. The Adult Gin & Tonic 2 in 1 Costume features the main man that brings you so much joy, Mr Gin. The costume consists of an all-in-one green tunic that resembles the famous gin brand. It also features the words, ‘Thanked-way imported’ ‘LONDON GIN’ on the front, plus a comical white bottle cap for the hat. To weaken down your beverage, you’ll need the help of tonic water. This second costume consists of a white and yellow tunic featuring the words, ‘PREMIUM’ ‘Tonic Water’ on the front, with a cute little lime headband to finish off the look. There’s no right or wrong here, but different glass shapes will affect the drinking experience. A rounded, balloon glass will funnel the aromatics of the gin to your nose, which can make for a more flavorful drink.

Everything you need to make the best gin and tonic

Citrus-forward gins often work well with herbs such as rosemary, thyme or basil – or you can dial up the core flavours more by adding a citrus garnish Tonic syrup is a concentrate that you can mix with carbonated water to make your own tonic water. Tonic syrups can be much more economical because a small bottle of relatively inexpensive syrup can make many glasses of tonic.