
Gin Toddy
Gin stirred with a little sugar and water over a single ice cube, finished with lemon peel. Spare, spirit-forward and quietly old-fashioned.
26% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
170 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Gin· not in your bar2 oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
- Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your bar1 twist of
- Water· not in your bar2 tsp
- Powdered Sugar· not in your bar1/2 tsp
Or swap: Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly, Sugar — stir well to dissolve
Instructions
Mix powdered sugar and water in an old-fashioned glass.
Add gin and one ice cube.
Stir.
Add the twist of lemon peel, and serve.
Pairs well with
Warm, lemony gin comfort pairs with cozy fireside nibbles:
- Buttered crumpet quarters
- Honey oat biscuits
- Baked camembert with bread
- Roasted chestnuts




