The Ultimate Gin And Tonic Cocktail Cheeseboard: A Handy Guide To Pairing Flavours
Gin and tonic is one of the classic and most popular drinks that is served at a gathering or an informal get together hosted at home. It is simple to craft and requires limited ingredients, making this a favourite for a home host who is starting out on their mixology journey. As well, gin and tonic is a very dynamic drink that can be paired with different kinds of cheeses, served especially at a cocktail gathering.
As a home host, curating an interesting munching platter is just as essential to a dinner as crafting suitable cocktails and mocktails. A cheese board is an interesting snack to offer guests while serving the gin and tonic cocktail. The herbaceous quality of the blend cuts through some of the more creamy notes of the cheeses to arrive at a fine flavour balance.
Read on below to know more about some of the cheeses that can be paired with different kinds of gin and tonic variations so they can be put together on a cheese board for a home hosting event:
Aged Cheddar
Recommended Pairing: Classic Gin And Tonic
A finely aged cheddar whose mature flavours contain nutty and sharp notes is an excellent pairing with a classic gin and tonic made using 30 ml quality Tanqueray No. 10 Gin or any other premium gin of choice. The earthy and deep flavours of the cheese will complement the juniper-forward notes of the savoury gin whereas its creamy textures will undercut some of the fizzy and tart finishing notes of a sparkling tonic water.
Goat’s Cheese And Brie
Recommended Pairing: Elderflower Or Lavender Gin And Tonic
Soft, semi-melted brie that can be scooped from a cheese board is a creamy offering to pair with a gin and tonic inspired by floral flavours. The buttery and velvety smooth textures of good quality goat’s cheese or brie would contrast the bitter notes of tonic water and finely blend with the floral profile of a lavender or elderflower infused spirit. Such a gin and tonic variation made using 30 ml Tanqueray No. 10 Gin or any other premium gin of choice can also be paired with chopped goats cheese whose tangy texture goes well with the floral composition of the liquor.
Gruyère
Recommended Pairing: Citrusy Gin And Tonic
A Swiss cheese that is an excellent pairing with a citrusy gin and tonic is gruyère. Craft a citrus-forward cocktail using 30 ml premium Gordon’s London Dry or any other premium gin of choice and 90 ml tonic water, flavoured with ginger or bitter lemon. The fruity profile of the semi-soft gruyère complements the sour and citrus quality of the gin and tonic variation. Crisp and clear, the London Dry gin also goes well with manchego cheese whose light, sweet taste undercuts some of the dry finish of the spirit.
Pecorino Romano
Recommended Pairing: Basil Gin And Tonic
Gin and tonic is a cocktail known as much for its floral and fruity flavours as for its herbaceous and botanical elements. A basil infused gin and tonic contains pronounced herbal notes which pair well with the salty and similarly savoury notes of a cheese like the pecorino romano. Procure a quality wedge of this cheese and pair it with an herbal gin and tonic made using 30 ml Tanqueray No. 10 Gin or any other premium gin of choice.
Gorgonzola
Recommended Pairing: Berry Infused Gin And Tonic
Blue cheese has a very sharp taste and distinct flavour and aroma that would balance out some of the tangy and sweet flavours of a berry infused gin and tonic. Pair gorgonzola with this variation of the cocktail made using 30 ml premium Gordon’s London Dry or any other premium gin of choice so the bitterness of tonic water, the sour quality of berries and the botanical elements in gin come together in a fine pairing with the rich and robust taste of blue cheese on a cheese board.
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