Banks & Tonic Recipe

EASY | SUMMER | VEGAN

Banks Botanicals’ take on the classic Gin & Tonic cocktail that never goes out of style.

There's nothing more relaxing than sitting in the afternoon sunshine with a refreshing Gin & Tonic in hand. 

The G&T started its life as a medicinal cure. Back in the 1850s, British colonial officers in India faced a serious threat from mosquito-borne Malaria. Locally in India, It was known that quinine – a derivative of cinchona tree bark – not only cured malaria, but also prevented it. Soon, British officials were ordered to dose up with quinine to help fend-off the life-threatening illness. The problem was that the prescribed quinine powder was extremely bitter. To make it more palatable, British officials started adding it to sugar and soda to create a tonic water. The officers were already given a gin ration as part of their provisions and soon started mixing gin with tonic water, together with lime and so, the G&T was born!

This classic mix of Banks & Tonic is the best way to experience the vibrant and bold flavours of Banks Herbarium non-alcoholic spirit if you've never tasted it before. 

A simple mixed drink that requires just a serve of Banks Herbarium, premium tonic water and a hint of lime. The citrus elements in Banks (Lemon Myrtle & Lime), are natural flavour companions with tonic to make a sophisticated, crisp and classic mocktail.

Ingredients

• 60ml Banks Botanicals
• Premium tonic water
• Lime 
• Highball Glass
• Garnish with Lime

Recipe

• Gather the ingredients. 
• Fill a highball glass with ice. 
• Measure & pour over ice, 60ml of Banks Herbarium 
• Top with premium tonic 
• Add a dash of lime. 
• Gently stir to combine. 
• Garnish with a lime wedge or lime slices for that classic presentation or add some Tasmanian Pepper berries to add just a little bit of bite. 
• Serve & Enjoy 

Tip

Lime is a fantastic way to add a hint of citrus. Get the most out of your lime by running the wedge around the rim of the glass, squeeze a dash of lime into the glass, then drop the wedge in. For something unique and Australian, we suggested garnishing with Tasmanian Pepper berries instead of Lime.