For many, a cold, refreshing glass of gin and tonic can be just the ticket during warm summer evenings sat outdoors, but few will know about the tipple's long and interesting history. The sharp ...

The restaurant’s main dining room was, like my lunch partner’s expense account, majestically commodious, and the light softly filling its temperate air seemed as buttery as the kitchen’s Dover sole.

Unlike a good martini, the story of gin isn't smooth; it's long, complex, sordid and, as Richard Barnett has discovered, it makes for tantalizing material. Barnett's newly published The Book of Gin ...

Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021. I came across so many gems while I was reporting this story about the ...

Gin and tonic—the popular summer cocktail hailing from Britain and known for its crisp, clean taste—is made from gin, which is having a moment across the globe. The spirit saw a rise of 15 percent in ...

Gin deserves our time and appreciation. This World Gin Day, here is your guide to everything about gin - its making process, types of gin, best gin cocktails, and tips for beginners. Read Time: 6 min ...

Gin, tonic, and a twist of lime. One part gin (or more if you’re a juniper and booze fan) to three parts tonic. Add a squeeze and a wedge of lime and you have the makings of one of the simplest and ...