Gin & Soda
Gin and soda over plenty of ice. The lightest gin highball there is.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 9% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Gin
- 150 ml Soda water
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml gin into the glass
- Top with 150 ml soda water
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Gin & Soda
The highball family. A highball is a spirit topped with a larger amount of mixer and served tall over ice. The style spread in the 1890s, when Scotch and soda became fashionable, and where the name came from is still debated. Highballs are the easiest drinks to make well: a cold glass, plenty of ice and a fresh mixer.
Gin & Soda FAQ
What's in a Gin & Soda?
50 ml gin, 150 ml soda water, garnished with lemon wheel.
How strong is a Gin & Soda?
About 9% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Gin & Soda?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Gin & Soda in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
