Do you know what a gin sonic is? The idea comes from Japan, but soon you might adopt it too.
Gin sonic (gin + soda and tonic) is popular a cocktail in Japan, known for its refreshing and simple taste. And how is it different from a gin and tonic? The Japanese government banned it until the mid-1990s quinine (the main ingredient in tonics), both in food and drink.
In order to improve the taste of the cocktail, mixologists began to add soda water and squeezed lime in addition to tonic to balance the taste. Over time, Sonic became a hit in Japanese bars. Many Japanese bars have been reluctant to adopt the western gin and tonic after Japan's quinine law was relaxed, so most still prefer sonic. As an argument, they cite new types of craft gins with fine aromas and flavors that the addition of soda water allows to be expressed.
Gin sonic has its roots in the classic Gin and tonic cocktail, which dates back to the British colonial era. At the time, gin and tonic was enjoyed to fight malaria due to the quinine content of the tonic water. It has gained popularity in Japan in recent years as part of a resurgence in highball culture. Popular Japanese highballs, made from whiskey and soda, extended the concept of refreshing, fizzy cocktails to include gin.
Gin sonic is often associated with the Japanese gin brand “Roku”. It is known for incorporating traditional Japanese plants such as sakura blossom, yuzu peel and sansho pepper into its production. This makes it a great choice for those looking to create a Japanese-inspired cocktail.
Gin Sonic Recipe: add 20 ml of tonic and 30 ml of gin to 70 ml of carbonated water.
