International Gin & Tonic Day arrives Oct. 19, and several Walt Disney World locations offer Spanish-style versions of the classic cocktail.
At Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Barcelona Lounge serves the Gran Gin Tonic, its signature cocktail made with London dry gin, saffron, rosemary, orange and premium tonic. The drink takes inspiration from the Spanish gin-tonic tradition, which emphasizes premium tonic, fresh botanicals, plenty of ice and a copa de balón, or balloon-shaped glass.
Alex Seagrave, Walt Disney World Resort’s beverage project manager, said guests at Barcelona Lounge can also choose from a selection of gins and premium tonics to create their own pairing. One suggested combination uses a juniper-forward gin, elderflower tonic, fresh juniper berries and lemon.
Barcelona Lounge is located at Coronado Springs alongside Toledo and near Dahlia Lounge, offering resort guests an option that does not require theme park admission. Elsewhere, GEO-82 at Epcot has a gin selection, while Jaleo at Disney Springs serves three distinct gin-tonics.
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Seagrave described the essentials simply: great gin, great tonic and great company.
