Classic Gin and Tonic Recipe - tips to make the best!
A crisp refreshing blend of botanical gin, Indian tonic water, with a hint of zesty lime, this classic gin and tonic is served in a tall glass over crushed ice.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- ice (see note)
- 3 lime slices (divided)
- 2 ounces gin
- 4 ounces Indian tonic water (I like Fever-Tree)
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass about ¾ of the way with ice and add 2 lime slices to the glass.
- Pour in the gin and top with tonic water.2 ounces gin, 4 ounces Indian tonic water
- Garnish with an additional lime slice and serve with a straw, if desired.
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Notes
- Ice: I recommend crushed or nugget ice, but regular ice cubes are fine too, just make sure there’s a lot of it and it's fresh.
- Pro tip: Chill all the ingredients ahead of time. On warmer days, you might want to chill the glass as well.
- Variations: Use a NA (no alcohol) gin, or use less gin in your cocktail. Substitute vodka for the gin to make a vodka tonic. Try a different type of gin, such as Hendrick's, and garnish with cucumber slices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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