Gin & Tonic
British colonial classic pairing juniper-rich gin with bitter quinine tonic and a bright hit of lime.
13%
ABV
168
Calories
Highball
Glass
Flavor Profile
Flavor Journey
Ingredients
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2 oz
4 oz
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Fill a highball glass with ice
Add gin and top with tonic water
Gently stir to combine
Garnish with a lime wedge
Glassware
Built over ice in a highball glass
Garnish
Master's Tips
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Use plenty of ice to keep the tonic fizzy
A squeeze of fresh lime brightens the drink
Pair specific gins with complementary garnishes for nuance
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Gin & Tonic.
Spanish Gin Tonic
The elevation of a classic highball into gastronomic art, characterized by large copa de balón glass, premium ice, and carefully selected botanicals that enhance the gin.
Pink Gin & Tonic
A convergence of two British colonial classics—Pink Gin and Gin & Tonic—combining Plymouth gin with Angostura bitters and premium tonic for a sophisticated, spicy-sweet highball with a rosy hue.
Other Variations
Hendrick's & Cucumber
Uses Hendrick's gin and a cucumber garnish for a floral lift.
Changes
History & Heritage
“Quinine tonic water was issued to British troops in 19th‑century India to prevent malaria. Officers tempered the bitter medicine with their daily gin rations, birthing the Gin & Tonic. The drink returned to England and became a global staple once tonic was bottled commercially in the late 1800s.”
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