Vodka Tonic
Vodka topped with tonic over fresh ice, finished with a squeezed lime wedge. The recipe for happiness, as its fans insist.
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
150 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lemon Peel(optional)1 Slice
- Vodka1 ¼ oz
- Tonic Water3 ¼ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Vodka Tonic close to the original.
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Tonic Water
- Bitter Lemon— citrusy, bittersweet
- Soda Water— cleaner, no quinine bitterness
Instructions
Wash and cut 1 wedge and 1 slice of lime or lemon.
Fill a tumbler with fresh ice.
Pour the desired dose of vodka and top up with the tonic.
Squeeze the lime wedge into the glass and decorate with the slice.
That's all, very simple: it's just the recipe for happiness!
Pairs well with
Quinine crispness over vodka welcomes light, briny snacking:
- Citrus olives
- Cucumber rounds with cream cheese
- Salt and vinegar crisps
- Cocktail peanuts
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