Gin and tonic is a classic bar drink with a bright, herby, citrus flavor that can be made quickly with just three ingredients.
This easy Drink Recipe is the perfect cocktail for an at home bartender to learn. For more classic cocktail recipes, try a Cosmopolitan or Manhattan.
Sabrina’s Gin and Tonic Recipe
Gin and Tonic is the perfect drink to mix up at a party and share with guests. It can also make a refreshing addition to dinner or a happy hour spread. The combination of fresh, floral, and citrus flavors from the gin, and fizzy, sweet tonic water make it an iconic blend. Try making yourself and your friends a couple of glasses the next time you’re having Grilled Shrimp, Garlic Butter Salmon, or Garlic Butter Baked Tilapia. Depending on preference, there are a few preferred gins to use, and I’ve listed those below.
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Ingredients
- 1 lime
- 4 ounces gin
- 1 cup tonic water
Instructions
- Cut a lime into 6 wedges, then cut 4 of the wedges in half horizontally.
- To two highball glasses add ice and add the halved wedges to the cups.
- Pour 2 ounces of gin into each glass.
- Top with ½ cup of tonic water each.
- Stir gently and garnish with two remaining wedges.
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Chef’s Note
There are many gins on the market, but it depends on your flavor preferences. You can find gins with floral flavors like Hendrick’s or The Botanist. If you’re wanting a more classic juniper forward gin, you can’t go wrong with Tanqueray or Beefeater.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
It’s better not to make this drink in advance. The tonic water will lose its carbonation and become less fizzy with time.
How to Store
- Store: This is best enjoyed right after you mix the ingredients. But, if you don’t finish your drink and don’t want to waste it, you can cover it to store it in the fridge for up to 1 day. I wouldn’t recommend keeping it any longer than that, as the tonic water will go flat.
Variations
- Lemon: If you prefer the flavor of lemon, you can exchange the limes in the recipe for fresh slices of lemon. Other citrus fruits like orange slices or grapefruit would also pair well with this traditional drink.
- Pink G&T: For a colorful twist, mix the regular ingredients, and then add a few dashes of Angostura bitters. The bitters add a pink color and give the mixture a lightly spiced flavor.
- Spanish: This is a flavor-packed version of the classic recipe. Make your cocktail as usual, then add whole spices like juniper berries, pink peppercorns, star anise, cloves, and cardamom. Pack the glass with slices of citrus fruit along with the ice, and garnish with herbs.
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