ISBN10: 1849758530, ISBN13: 9781849758536, [publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd, United Kingdom, London] Softcover Aromatic, refreshing, delicious and a feast for the eyes, the generously-sized and creatively garnished â₠˜gin tonicaâ₠™ Spanish-style drink is taking the cocktail world by storm. Spaniards love their gin and tonics. In Spain, the bartender doesnâ₠™t ask you what you want to drink, he asks you how you want your gin and tonic prepared. This simplest of drinks â₠“ just gin, tonic, ice and a garnish â₠“ is now considered the national drink of Spain. The trend started in the north of Spain, in Basque country, where you can walk into a bar and upon ordering you are presented with a cart teeming with gin and tonic options to create your very own bespoke drink. A beautiful cocktail with a variety of herb and flower garnishes, a Spanish-style gin and tonic or â₠˜gin tonicaâ₠™, is made with a premium gin and the best quality tonic water, combined with bitters and various herbs, spices, flowers and fruits that will complement the botanicals of a specific gin. It is served over ice in an oversized balloon glass â₠“ the idea being that the shape enables the drinker to enjoy all the lovely aromas their drink gives off. For a cocktail with only two ingredients, the flavour potential is staggering! Making a gin tonica is an intricate process, sometimes taking a barman as ...