If you thought that making a gin and tonic was a straight forward as throwing some gin, lemon and tonic in a glass and being done with it then you are seriously mistaken.
Like with everything these days, there's a right way and a wrong way to do something and chances are we've probably been doing it all wrong since day dot.
According to Heston Blumenthal - and as a fancy pants chef he probably knows a thing or two about mixing drinks - there's a proper way to make a G&T and it's more complicated than you thought.
Speaking to Femail, Blumenthal said that it all begins with the right kind of glass. He said that if the gin you are drinking is particularly aromatic, you should opt for a wide-rim glass to let the flavours come through fully.
Then, don't be too blasé about the order in which you mix your drink because it can make a difference.
You need to add the gin to the glass first, followed by either your lemon or lime and plenty of ice. The tonic should be added in at the very end which gives the flavours time to mix, without the need for stirring.
Jess Edwards is Cosmopolitan UK’s Deputy Editor, working to deliver the very best experiences across the brand's platforms (print, social, video, digital), products and events, including a focus on our membership offering, Club Cosmo. Jess has worked in the media industry for almost 20 years and at Cosmopolitan for over 10 years, joining the brand as Fashion Editor and later going on to lead the digital team as Site Editor. With her background in lifestyle journalism, it is no surprise that you’re most likely to find her in the Fashion section and exploring the very best in hospitality via our Travel pages.
