Gin and... Tonic? Trivia Quiz

Answer:

First, the non-gin based cocktails were: Daiquiri and Mai Tai (both rum-based), Old Fashioned and Manhattan (both whiskey-based), and Moscow Mule and Cosmopolitan (both vodka-based).

As for the gin-based cocktails in the collection, most of them are traditional - created in the late 19th century and up to the Prohibition years - with the exception of the Bramble, which was created in the mid-1980s.

The Tom Collins is one of the earliest and most refreshing gin cocktails, combining gin with fresh lemon juice and sugar, then lengthened with soda water. Traditionally served over ice in a tall glass, it is light, brisk, and designed to be thirst‑quenching rather than spirit‑forward.

Originating in a Philadelphia-based social club, the Clover Club blends gin with lemon juice and raspberry syrup, finished with an egg white to create a smooth, velvety texture. Its pale pink colour and luxurious mouthfeel made it a fashionable pre‑Prohibition favourite.

The Gimlet began as a simple naval drink, mixing gin with Rose's Lime Cordial to help prevent scurvy among sailors. Clean, sharp, and citrusy, the classic Gimlet is stripped of flourishes and highlights gin's botanical character alongside sweetened lime.

The Aviation pairs gin with maraschino liqueur and fresh lemon juice, distinguished by a small but crucial addition of crème de violette. This floral liqueur gives the drink its signature pale purple hue and a delicate aroma, evoking early 20th‑century fascination with flight.

Created at Singapore's Raffles Hotel, the Singapore Sling is an elaborate gin cocktail layered with cherry liqueur, Bénédictine, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, bitters, and soda. The result is fruity, complex, and deceptively strong beneath its tropical character.

Named after a French field gun used in World War I, the French 75 combines gin, lemon juice, and sugar, topped with Champagne. Bright and effervescent, it balances sharp citrus with sparkling wine, creating a celebratory cocktail with a surprising kick.

The Negroni is defined by balance and bitterness, mixing equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Garnished with orange peel and served over ice, it is a bold aperitif that places gin at the center of a structured, bracing flavour profile.

Born during Prohibition, the Bee's Knees uses honey and lemon juice to soften the harshness of poorly made gin. Simple yet elegant, it emphasizes a smooth, rounded sweetness that complements gin's botanicals while masking inferior spirits.

The Southside is a refreshing Prohibition‑era cocktail combining gin with citrus juice, sugar, and fresh mint. Often compared to a gin‑based mojito without soda, it delivers a cool, herbal brightness that made it a popular speakeasy choice.

A modern classic created in London, the Bramble mixes gin with lemon juice and sugar syrup, finished with a drizzle of blackberry liqueur. Served over crushed ice, it marries tart citrus with dark berry sweetness in a simple yet visually striking presentation.