Electric Gin Tonic
Description
Electric Gin Tonic is a modern arranged cocktail that adds blue curaçao to the classic gin and tonic. Its vibrant blue color is beautiful, giving a glow like electric light during the long nights of winter solstice. The botanical aroma of dry gin harmonizes with the citrus sweetness of blue curaçao, while the refreshing bitterness of tonic water brings everything together. This cocktail is popular at parties and celebrations for its visual appeal and easy drinkability.
Origin
Country of Origin: International (Modern Creation) （1980年代）
A modern arranged cocktail created by bartenders around the 1980s. By adding colorful blue curaçao to traditional gin and tonic, it added visual enjoyment. The name 'electric' comes from the vivid blue color evoking electric light and sparks.
Birth Date Meaning
A princess who utilizes her strengths and receives praise
The vibrant blue color and refreshing taste represent the power to bring out one's charm to the fullest and attract attention and praise from others
Famous Quotes
- "Vibrant like blue light, a cocktail that brightens the heart" - Modern Bartender
Trivia
- The winter solstice (December 21st) is the longest night of the year, making electric lighting particularly important
- The blue color of blue curaçao evokes electric sparks and light, inspiring the cocktail's name
- A modern arranged cocktail that adds visual impact by incorporating blue curaçao into regular gin and tonic
- Created by bartenders as an arranged cocktail, particularly popular at party scenes
- The botanical aroma of gin perfectly matches the orange peel fragrance of blue curaçao
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Dry Gin - 45 ml
- Blue Curaçao - 15 ml
- Tonic Water - 適量 ml
- Ice - 適量 個
Instructions:
- Fill a Collins glass with ice
- Pour dry gin
- Add blue curaçao
- Stir lightly to mix
- Fill with tonic water
- Stir lightly again
- Garnish with lemon slice and blueberry to complete