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Old 08-28-2019, 08:53 PM
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The faithful gin and tonic was introduced by the British East India Company’s military arm during the 19th century in India, where many had become infected with malaria. As a preventative measure, people drank tonic water, which is made with quinine, an anti-malaria medication. No one liked the bitter taste though, so British officers added gin to make it more palatable. Thus, the G&T was born.
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