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The Man Behind the T&T

Written by Shannon

Celebrate Charles Tanqueray’s 200th birthday with the Classic T&T.

Who in the world is Charles Tanqueray you ask? Well, he is the man responsible for that Tanqueray gin you’re drinking and he has a birthday coming up. His 200th birthday, in fact, and to what better way to celebrate the creator of Tanqueray gin then raising a Tanqueray and Tonic in his memory. To the man who gave us Tanqueray gin, classy cocktails for us to toast for years to come, and this Classic T&T recipe!

The Classic T&T

Ingredients:

-1.25 oz. TANQUERAY London Dry Gin

-4 oz. tonic water

-Fresh lime wedges

-High-ball glass

-Stirrer

-Ice

Recipe:

  1. It starts by squeezing the juice of a lime wedge  into the bottom of a tapered, modern high-ball glass-designed specifically to accentuate the T&T effervescence and botanical/citrus bouquet.
  2. Fill the glass two-thirds with ice, then add TANQUERAY London Dry Gin and tonic water. Stir Well
  3. Run a wedge of lime around the rim of the glass so the fresh smell and taste of citrus greet you as you drink.
  4. Finally, drop a fresh piece of lime into your now perfectly mad T&T.

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About the author

Shannon

Shannon is a 22-year-old Floridian currently studying PR at the University of South Florida. Her obsessions include: finding the newest fitness trend (currently Physique 57 DVDs), keeping up with the latest celebrity gossip, and her American Eagle stretch jeans. When she has some free time that doesn't include studying for one of her many exams, she enjoys hanging with her friends and family, going to Disney World, shopping, and eating good food. Follow her on twitter @ShannonDormer