We thought it was easy, but we’ve been making G&Ts wrong all along

Who else just splashes the gin and tonic into a bulb glass and happily sips away?

Maybe throw in some ice and a sprig of mint or lime to make it look fancaaay?

Well, it turns out we've been doing it all wrong, so if you really want to make the most out of your G&Ts, then listen up.

Good Housekeeping recently asked two gin experts how to perfectly mix the summertime favourite, and we've all been making some pretty simple mistakes.

First of all, those bulb glasses that we think are so cool to drink from? Yeah, they totally interfere with the taste.

“Contrary to the traditional highball glass, one with a good opening [is best to serve a G&T in] – like a copa, tumbler or even a red wine glass.

"[They] can really enhance the nose and allow you to take in all the fragrant botanicals in the gin,” says Simon Gamble, Product Creative Director of Two Birds Spirits. 

Another rookie mistake is how much ice we throw in. Think throwing a handful in will make your drink too watery? Think again.

“Add as much ice as you possibly can, and make sure it’s clear. I always say the more ice you use, the less dilution you get – meaning you’ll really be able to taste the quality of the gin.”

Now, all you need to do is go home tonight and put these tricks to the test.