Seems like kind of an odd thing to say, but he was right.

Such is the story of how the gin and toniccocktailwas created.

In honor of the drink, October 19 isInternational Gin and Tonic Day.

Woman holding a gin and tonic

The twist on the classic is to add fresh mint.

Pro tip on the mint, slap the mint in your hands to help release the aromatics, perVinePair.

Examples include Bombay Sapphire and Tanqueray.

Bartender preparing a gin and tonic

Their recommendation is to use a copa glass filled with ice.

Start by making espresso and let it get cold.

Make a batch of simple syrup, a 1:1 mix of sugar and water, perLiquor.com.

Gin and tonic with elderflower

Don’t forget to gently stir and garnish.

Make a batch of rich simple syrup, which is two parts sugar to one part water.

Shake and strain into a glass over ice.

Empress Gin and Tonic

Supersonic Gin & Tonic

Gin and tonic garnished with grapefruit