
Gin Tonic
Gin over ice, topped with tonic and a squeeze of lemon. The continental pour of the world's most dependable highball.
10.5% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
160 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Ice· not in your barcubes
- Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your bar1 Slice
- Gin· not in your bar1 ¼ oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
- Tonic Water· not in your bar3 ¼ oz
Or swap: Bitter Lemon — citrusy, bittersweet, Soda Water — cleaner, no quinine bitterness
Instructions
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Pour the gin.
Top with tonic water and squeeze a lemon wedge and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Pairs well with
The evergreen G&T pairs its juniper snap with Spanish-style tonic-bar bites:
- Jamón croquetas
- Padron peppers
- Marcona almonds
- Manchego wedges




