Gin & Tonic
Two ingredients, one glass, no tools. The whole trick is a glass packed with ice and a cold bottle of tonic.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 11% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Gin
- 120 ml Tonic water
- Lime wedge (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml gin into the glass
- Top with 120 ml tonic water
- Stir once
- Garnish
Tip
Keep tonic in the fridge. Warm mixer melts the ice and flattens the drink.
About the Gin & Tonic
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 & Tonic FAQ
What's in a Gin & Tonic?
50 ml gin, 120 ml tonic water, garnished with lime wedge.
How strong is a Gin & Tonic?
About 11% 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 & Tonic?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Gin & Tonic in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
