International Gin and Tonic Day

A gin and tonic is a highball cocktail made with gin and tonic water poured over a large amount of ice. The ratio of gin to tonic varies according to taste, strength of the gin, other drink mixers being added, etc., with most recipes calling for a ratio between 1:1 and 1:3.

The gin & tonic, also known as a G&T, began as a medicinal prescription and now is one of the most beloved drinks in modern mixology, with entire bars dedicated to the drink’s infinite possibilities.

Birthdays for authors John le Carré (1931) and actor Michael Gambon (1940)

Anniversary of:
• the Russian Politburo throws out Leon Trotsky and his followers (1926)
• the death of businesswoman Elizabeth Arden (1966)
• the release of Cher’s Believe – the song that introduced Auto-Tune to the mainstream (1998)
• then 37yo Jacinda Ardern becoming New Zealand’s youngest leader in 161 years after the Labour Party formed a coalition government (2017)