Gin and Tonic

The Gin and Tonic is a classic cocktail made with gin, tonic water, and citrus peel. It is rumoured to have originated in the 18th century by Dutch and British colonial companies, although some people doubt the accuracy of this claim. Originally, the taste of quinine in the tonic water was too bitter, so sugar and alcohol were added to make it more palatable. The combination of gin and tonic water was a hit among the British military and colonists in the early 19th century and quickly became popular. Even Winston Churchill acknowledged the drink's popularity, famously stating, "Gin and tonic have saved more English lives and souls than all the doctors in the Empire."