Description
This Classic Gin and Tonic is a crisp, bubbly cocktail combining botanical gin, bittersweet tonic water, and bright fresh lime. It is refreshing, simple, and ready in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
2 ounces gin
4 ounces tonic water, preferably chilled
3 fresh lime wedges
Ice, for serving
Instructions
- Fill a highball, rocks, or balloon-style gin glass generously with ice.
- Pour the gin directly over the ice.
- Squeeze one fresh lime wedge over the gin and drop the wedge into the glass.
- Slowly pour in the chilled tonic water to preserve as much carbonation as possible.
- Squeeze a second lime wedge over the drink and add it to the glass.
- Give the cocktail a small, gentle stir to combine without losing too much carbonation.
- Garnish with the remaining lime wedge and serve immediately.
Notes
Use a good-quality gin that you enjoy, as its botanical character will have a noticeable influence on the finished cocktail.
A citrus-forward gin creates a brighter drink, while a juniper-forward gin provides a more herbal flavor.
Use chilled tonic water and plenty of fresh ice for a colder, more refreshing cocktail.
Pour the tonic gently and stir minimally to preserve its carbonation.
For variations, garnish with cucumber, lemon, grapefruit, rosemary, thyme, or mint.
Prepare the cocktail immediately before serving because tonic water gradually loses carbonation after opening.
Fresh lime wedges can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Built
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
