Heston (pictured last year during an appearance on Good Morning Britain) advises choosing a low-sugar tonic water
Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to the perfect gin and tonic. The gin is obviously the most important part, but the right tonic is crucial too.
It’s important people experiment to find their own ideal blend – but in my opinion, a good quality gin, a tonic that isn’t too sweet, lots of ice and citrus are the only things you need.
The type of citrus you use depends on the type of gin and its particular botanicals. It’s worth experimenting with different gins, tonics and pieces of citrus fruit to see which go best together.
The chef has just launched his Heston from Waitrose Citrus Sherbet Lazy Gin, which is available from Monday
The glass you choose to drink from makes a difference too – and the right one depends on the gin, the tonic and the garnishes. If the gin is particularly aromatic, you need a wide rimmed glass to ensure the aromas come through as you’re drinking the cocktail.
Put the gin into the glass first and then add your citrus of choice, then plenty of ice and finally the tonic, to taste. This order of assembly will allow the effervescense of the tonic to mix all of the flavours together without much stirring.
We tested a lot of different flavours for our new Citrus Sherbert Lazy Gin and found the best tonic is the Fever-tree Mediterranean Tonic. I would recommend drinking this with just ice, no slice, in a bowl glass, to release those amazing citrus aromas.