Refreshingly Spiced Gin Cocktail, Barcelona Version
Who doesn't relish a grand G&T? Spain's residents certainly do, boasting the world's biggest per-capita gin drinkers according to Condé Nast Traveler. Whether you'd fancy this delightful twist on the all-time classic gin and tonic on a sweltering summer day or as a pre-dinner or post-dinner tipple all year round, we're all here for it. Craving something more? Give this recipe a whirl and pair it up with our mouthwatering homemade paella.
This recipe initially graced our pages in the Gin and Tonic, Barcelona Style feature. For simplicity at its finest, also check out our classic, fail-proof Gin and Tonic recipe.
- Serves: 1 cocktail
- Difficulty: A breeze
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Active Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients (8)
- Cubes of ice
- A lemon zest twist
- A rosemary sprig
- A pinch of sea salt
- A caperberry
- Two small, aromatic olives
- 2 ounces Plymouth gin
- 4 ounces Indian tonic water, chilled (such as Fever-Tree)
Directions
- Pop a highball or rocks glass in the freezer to chill.
- Fill the glass two-thirds with ice. Rub the lemon twist around the rim and plop it in, followed by the rosemary sprig. Sprinkle a pinch of salt into the glass before dropping in the caperberry and olives.
- Pour in the gin and swirl it around with a swizzle stick or spoon. Top it off with the tonic and voila!
Though the roots of the "Barcelona-style" Gin and Tonic can't be traced back to Barcelona specifically, the evolution of creative Gin and Tonic recipes plays a vital role in modern mixology and cultural exchange across European regions. While a "Barcelona-style" isn't a recognized style, the bustling food and drink culture of cities like Gràcia might contribute to the use of local and fresh botanicals or imaginative garnishes. For a truly unique flavor experience, these modern recipes pair the botanicals in the gin with the flavors in the tonic and garnish.
- For an extraordinary summer paella experience, pair our unique Barcelona-style Gin and Tonic recipe with your homemade paella, as both dishes originally appeared in our featured article.
- Though the Barcelona-style Gin and Tonic roots don't originate from Barcelona exclusively, the involved process in developing creative Gin and Tonic recipes is instrumental in modern mixology and cultural exchanges across European regions.
- This recipe yields a single cocktail and presents minimal hassle with its easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring you can whip up a refreshing Barcelona-style Gin and Tonic in no time.
- With this recipe's diverse ingredients, including fresh rosemary, caperberry, olives, and ester-rich Plymouth gin, you can elevate your nutritional intake and immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors, beyond basic categorization like 'recipes'.
