Italiano Tonic

Italiano Tonic is a refreshing and Italian-inspired twist on the classic Gin & Tonic. This cocktail combines the botanical flavors of gin with the herbal notes of vermouth and the bittersweet touch of Italian red bitter, creating a sophisticated and complex drink. Topped with tonic water and garnished with a fragrant bay leaf, it's a perfect cocktail to enjoy on a warm evening.

Italiano Tonic

Italiano Tonic is a sophisticated twist on the classic Gin & Tonic, featuring Italian-inspired ingredients and a refreshing finish.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 oz gin (preferably New York Distilling Co.' Dorothy Parker)
  • 1/2 oz navy-strength gin (preferably New York Distilling Co. Perry's Tot)
  • 1/2 oz dry vermouth (preferably Cocchi di Torino Extra Dry)
  • 1/4 oz Italian red bitter (preferably Mulassano Bitter)
  • 1 dash saline solution
  • Tonic water (preferably Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic), to top
  • Ice
  • Bay leaf, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a Collins glass, combine the gins, dry vermouth, Italian red bitter, and saline solution.
  2. Fill the glass with ice.
  3. Top it off with tonic water.
  4. Garnish the cocktail with a bay leaf.