Gin and tonic - Quiz
  • 1. What type of cocktail is a gin and tonic?
A) Fizz
B) Sour
C) Highball
D) Martini
  • 2. What is the typical ratio of gin to tonic water?
A) Between 1:4 and 1:6
B) Exactly 1:1
C) Between 1:1 and 1:3
D) Exactly 1:3
  • 3. Why is the tonic sometimes poured down a bar spoon?
A) To preserve effervescence
B) To enhance the gin flavor
C) To cool the drink faster
D) To mix the ingredients better
  • 4. What is the primary purpose of adding ice to a gin and tonic?
A) To dilute the gin
B) To cool the gin and dull the effect of alcohol
C) To change the color of the drink
D) To increase the carbonation
  • 5. What is the common abbreviation for the drink in the UK and US?
A) HighT
B) G&T
C) GTX
D) GinT
  • 6. What is a gin and tonic called in the Netherlands and France?
A) Ginto
B) Limon
C) Tonic-G
D) Ginnic
  • 7. Where did the gin and tonic originate?
A) The Netherlands
B) British India
C) Spain
D) Japan
  • 8. What is the traditional garnish for a gin and tonic?
A) Cucumber
B) Orange
C) Lemon
D) Lime
  • 9. What is an 'Evans' in the United Kingdom?
A) A brand of gin and tonic
B) A gin-to-tonic ratio
C) A garnish of both lemon and lime
D) A specific type of tonic water
  • 10. Which gin brands recommend using lime as a garnish?
A) Hendrick's and Tanqueray only
B) Beefeater, Hendrick's, and Plymouth
C) Gordon's, Tanqueray, and Bombay Sapphire
D) Bombay Sapphire and Seagram's
  • 11. Which glass type has become popular for serving gin and tonics?
A) Collins glass
B) Highball glass
C) Balloon glass
D) Coupe glass
  • 12. What is the stated benefit of using a balloon glass?
A) Allows aromas to gather at the opening
B) Keeps the ice from melting
C) Standardizes the amount of tonic used
D) Prevents the gin from spilling
  • 13. Which of the following is listed as an alternative garnish?
A) Coffee beans
B) Star anise
C) Vanilla bean
D) Cinnamon sticks
  • 14. How far back does the use of lemon as a garnish date?
A) At least the late 1930s
B) The 1950s
C) The early 1900s
D) The 19th Century
  • 15. What is the Japanese term for gin and tonic?
A) Ginto
B) G&T
C) Tonic jin
D) Jin tonikku
  • 16. Who studied how quinine could be used to prevent malaria in the 18th century?
A) The British military
B) George Cleghorn
C) The Oriental Sporting Magazine
D) American Civil War surgeons
  • 17. When did the first mixture of tonic water begin to be sold?
A) 1812
B) 1858
C) 1750
D) 1904
  • 18. During which conflict was gin used as a calming agent?
A) Thirty Years' War
B) American Civil War
C) Napoleonic Wars
D) World War I
  • 19. What spirit did some American Civil War surgeons recommend mixing with quinine?
A) Brandy
B) Gin
C) Whisky
D) Rum
  • 20. Why does modern tonic water taste less bitter than the original mixture?
A) It contains much less quinine
B) The quinine is neutralized by acid
C) It uses artificial sweeteners only
D) It is diluted with more gin
  • 21. Where was the first known printed reference to gin and tonic found?
A) British Medical Journal
B) A colonial military manual
C) The Times of India
D) Oriental Sporting Magazine
  • 22. What was the context of the first printed mention of gin and tonic?
A) A cookbook
B) A military medical report
C) A horse race
D) A travel diary
  • 23. What kind of syrup is listed as a potential mixer for a gin and tonic?
A) Agave syrup
B) Maple syrup
C) Spiced simple syrup
D) Corn syrup
  • 24. Besides juices and syrups, what unusual food item can a gin and tonic be mixed with?
A) Gelatin
B) Ice cream
C) Whipped cream
D) Sorbet
  • 25. What sparkling wine is used in the Parisian, a gin-and-tonic inspired drink?
A) Prosecco
B) Champagne
C) Cava
D) Moscato
  • 26. Which specific type of alcohol is used in the Ol' Smokey?
A) Spiced rum
B) Aged tequila
C) Super smokey whiskey
D) Cherry brandy
  • 27. What is the primary fruit liqueur in the Tonic Delight?
A) Berry liqueur
B) Peach liqueur
C) Apricot liqueur
D) Cherry liqueur
  • 28. What flavor of bitters is paired with peach liqueur in the Tonic Delight?
A) Lavender bitters
B) Angostura bitters
C) Grapefruit bitters
D) Orange bitters
  • 29. Which television show featured Jeremy Clarkson drinking a G&T behind the wheel?
A) Breaking Bad
B) Top Gear
C) Friends
D) The Office
  • 30. In which book does James Bond specify a recipe for a gin and tonic?
A) Goldfinger
B) Skyfall
C) Casino Royale
D) Dr. No
  • 31. Where is James Bond when he orders a gin and tonic in the book Dr. No?
A) Rome, Italy
B) Kingston, Jamaica
C) London, England
D) Paris, France
  • 32. Which Billy Joel song mentions 'tonic and gin'?
A) We Didn't Start the Fire
B) Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
C) Piano Man
D) Uptown Girl
  • 33. How much did sales of canned G&Ts increase at Marks and Spencer after Fleabag aired?
A) 50%
B) 5%
C) 10%
D) 24%
  • 34. When is International Gin & Tonic Day celebrated?
A) 25 December
B) 19 October
C) 12 June
D) 1 May
  • 35. In what year was International Gin & Tonic Day founded?
A) 2020
B) 2015
C) 2010
D) 2000
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