A Flawless Gin And Tonic With Tonic Syrup
Sep 10, 2025
A good G&T should be crisp, balanced and effortless. This one hits all three. Our El Guapo Tonic Syrup brings clean bitterness and bright citrus. Common Ground Gin adds deep, botanical character. Together they make a gin and tonic that tastes intentional, not accidental. Simple to build. Easy to love.
Common Ground Gin And Tonic Recipe
Makes one drink.
Ingredients
- .5 oz El Guapo™ Tonic Syrup
- 2 oz gin (we used Common Ground Black Current Thyme Gin)
- 3 oz sparkling water
- 3-4 shakes bitters
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Add the Tonic Syrup, gin and bitters to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until cold.
- Strain into a glass with fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling water and give it a gentle stir.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Layering Complexity in the Gin and Tonic with Tonic Syrup
Using tonic syrup instead of bottled tonic lets you control the flavor. Our Tonic Syrup brings clean quinine bitterness and subtle sweetness from real ingredients. Sparkling water keeps things bright. The botanicals in Common Ground Gin shine through instead of getting lost. No artificial anything. Just serious flavor layered with intention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from a traditional G&T?
Tonic syrup separates the sweetness and quinine from the carbonation, giving you better control and brighter flavor.
Why use Common Ground Gin?
Its botanicals pair beautifully with the clean bitterness of our Tonic Syrup.
Can I batch this?
Absolutely. Mix the gin, Tonic Syrup and bitters ahead of time. Chill. Pour over ice and top with sparkling water.
