gin and tonic

[jin]

noun

1. a drink made with gin and quinine water, served in a tall glass and usually garnished with a slice of lime or lemon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gin and tonic¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Beneath a fan on the veranda I nursed a gin and tonic, gazing across the manicured lawns to the exuberant tropical gardens.

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The look of confusion and distrust she shot across our gin and tonics and bar fries was a more hostile response than I would’ve preferred, but when she explained herself, the reaction became clearer.

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"We thought he had thrown it away…but it was an unbelievable finish. I'm going home for a gin and tonic."

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Years later, political opponents occasionally taunted Mr. Prescott by suggesting that he fetch them a gin and tonic, but he remained proud of his origins.

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Business started slowly, but it ramped up once Beacon’s booze-free key lime margaritas and gin and tonics hit the shelves at major retailers such as BevMo and Total Wine & More.

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