Gin Tonic con Puntamari e buccia di limone in tumbler alto

The Perfect Gin & Tonic: How to Make It at Home with Puntamari

There are endless ways to make a Gin & Tonic, but to bring out an artisanal London Dry like Puntamari, simplicity is the only true path to excellence. You don't need a professional bartender to recreate the atmosphere of a sunset in Otranto at home: you need the right gestures and respect for the ingredients.

The Traditional Recipe: Purity and Freshness

For our Italian Mediterranean gin, we avoid balloon glasses overloaded with garnishes. The secret of an elegant drink lies in balance and temperature.

  1. The glass: choose a tall tumbler (highball);

  2. The ice: fill it to the brim with large, very cold ice cubes. Even better if you put the glass in the freezer 5 minutes beforehand!

  3. The measure: pour 50 ml of gin into the chilled glass and add 125–150 ml of neutral or dry tonic. Do it very gently, letting it slide down the side of the glass or over the ice so as not to "break" the bubbles. Carbonation is the soul of the drink.

  4. The final touch: one light stir from the bottom up, a single movement, to blend without losing the fizz.

  5. The garnish: a simple twist of untreated lemon peel. Pure essential oils for maximum freshness.

If You Don't Have a Jigger

Not everyone has a professional mixology set at home, but everyone has an espresso cup. This everyday tool is perfect for keeping the golden proportions of the best gin & tonic.

Here is how to measure your Puntamari Gin & Tonic perfectly:

  • 1 espresso cup (full): about 50–60 ml of gin. The ideal dose for a balanced drink.

  • 2 and a half cups of tonic: for those who like a 1:2.5 ratio, the perfect compromise between alcoholic drive and the freshness of the tonic.

Pro Tip for a Flawless Mediterranean Gin

Before garnishing, squeeze and rub the lemon peel along the rim of the glass!

Why Puntamari Is the Best Italian Gin for Your Drink

Thanks to its citrus, rosehip and myrtle, Puntamari doesn't need flavoured tonics that would cover its profile. Its low alcohol perception and small-batch artisanal distillation make it incredibly easy to drink and round, turning a simple aperitivo into a high-quality ritual.

Discover how our commitment to the environment makes every sip more conscious: read our article on sustainability.

→ Read our in-depth guide: gin from Puglia — what makes the artisanal spirit of Salento unique.

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