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.

Questions

Can I halve or double Gin and Tonic?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, 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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