Long vodka
A tall glass swirled with Angostura, then filled with vodka, fresh lime and tonic. A Scottish bar-call classic with a rosy bitter edge.
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
160 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Tonic Water1 dl Schweppes
- Angostura Bitters4 dashes
- Lime(optional)1/2
- Ice4
- Vodka1 ¾ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Long vodka close to the original.
Instead of Tonic Water
- Bitter Lemon— citrusy, bittersweet
- Soda Water— cleaner, no quinine bitterness
Instead of Angostura Bitters
- Orange Bitters— citrus-forward
- Peychaud's Bitters— brighter, anise-tinged
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instructions
Shake a tall glass with ice cubes and Angostura, coating the inside of the glass.
Por the vodka onto this.
Add 1 slice of lime and squeeze juice out of remainder.
Mix with tonic.
Stir and voila you have a Long Vodka.
Pairs well with
Bitters-tinged vodka tonic stays crisp beside sharp, salty snacks:
- Lime tortilla chips
- Marinated olives
- Cucumber sandwiches
- Salted cashews
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