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