What ingredients do I need for Gin Toddy?

To make Gin Toddy, you need: 2 oz Gin, 1 twist of Lemon Peel, 2 tsp Water, 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar.

How do I make Gin Toddy?

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.

What glass should I use for Gin Toddy?

Gin Toddy is traditionally served in a Rocks Glass.

Is Gin Toddy an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Gin Toddy is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Gin Toddy?

Gin Toddy has an alcohol content of about 26% ABV.

How many calories are in Gin Toddy?

Gin Toddy contains approximately 170 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in Gin Toddy?

For Gin Toddy you can swap — Gin: Old Tom Gin (slightly softer and sweeter), Vodka (cleaner, less botanical); Powdered Sugar: Simple Syrup (dissolves instantly), Sugar (stir well to dissolve).

Gin Toddy

Name: Gin Toddy
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 2 oz Gin; 1 twist of Lemon Peel; 2 tsp Water; 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar

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

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Gin2 oz
Lemon Peel(optional)1 twist of
Water2 tsp
Powdered Sugar1/2 tsp

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Gin Toddy close to the original.

Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical
Instead of Powdered Sugar
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
- Sugar— stir well to dissolve