Gin and Tonic

Name: Gin and Tonic
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 oz gin; 5 oz premium tonic water, chilled; as needed ice cubes; 2 lime wedge (for garnish); 2 slices cucumber slices (for garnish)

The quintessential British highball that lets quality gin shine alongside the bracing bitterness of tonic water. Simple to make and infinitely customizable with garnishes.

3 minEasyServes 1150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz gin
5 oz premium tonic water, chilled
as needed ice cubes
2 lime wedge (for garnish)
2 slices cucumber slices (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Fill a tall glass or balloon glass generously with as needed ice cubes.
2

Pour 2 oz gin over the ice.
3

Add 5 oz chilled premium tonic water slowly, pouring down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation. Do not stir vigorously.
4

Gently squeeze 2 lime wedge (for garnish) over the drink and drop it in.
5

Add 2 slices cucumber slices (for garnish) as additional garnish.
6

Give the drink one gentle stir from the bottom and serve immediately.

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Questions

Can I make Gin and Tonic without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 oz gin. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Gin and Tonic keto-friendly?

A serving of Gin and Tonic carries 2 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 10 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 2 percent.

How many carbs are in Gin and Tonic?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) has 2 g of carbohydrate in about 150 calories, with 0 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 40 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Gin and Tonic for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the gin drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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