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Gin and Tonic
Gin and tonic over plenty of ice with a lime wheel. Simple, crisp and endlessly refreshing.
- Strength
- 10% ABV
- Standard drinks (US)
- 1.1
- Calories
- 161 kcal
- In the glass
- 6⅞ oz
- Method
- Built
- London Dry Gin
- Tonic Water
How to Make a Gin and Tonic
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the London dry gin.
- Top with tonic water and stir gently once.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
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About the Gin and Tonic
British officers in 19th-century India took quinine against malaria and made the bitter medicine pleasant with gin, sugar and lime. Tonic water followed.
Bartender's tip: Pour the tonic down a bar spoon to keep more bubbles, and stir only once.
Taste Profile
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Good to Know
- What glass is a Gin and Tonic served in?
- A highball glass. A narrow column of liquid loses bubbles slowly, and a full load of ice keeps the drink cold without watering it down fast.
- Is a Gin and Tonic shaken or stirred?
- Neither. It is built directly in the glass and given a gentle stir.
- How strong is a Gin and Tonic?
- About 10% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.1 US standard drinks (16 g of alcohol) per serve.
- How many calories are in a Gin and Tonic?
- Roughly 161 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.
- Can I make a Gin and Tonic without London dry gin?
- Yes. Vodka is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.