Name: Best Gin and Tonic Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 3 ounces (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) gin; 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh lime juice; 4 ounces (1/2 cup) tonic water; Lime wedge or slice; Ice

Best Gin and Tonic Recipe

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The best gin and tonic balances the bitterness of tonic water against the aromatics of the gin. A London dry gin (such as Beefeater), Plymouth or Bombay work well. London dry gins will be more straightforward in flavor while Plymouth gin will be a bit more aromatic. We’ve also used Bombay Sapphire and loved it, but we really enjoy Sapphire’s extra spiciness.

1 drink

You Will Need

3 ounces (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) gin

1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh lime juice

4 ounces (1/2 cup) tonic water

Lime wedge or slice

Ice

Directions

Fill a high ball glass with ice. Add gin and lime juice. Then top with tonic water. Garnish with lime wedge or slice.

Adam and Joanne's Tips

Adjust the amount of gin called for in our recipe based on how strong you enjoy your cocktails.
If you really want to up your game, make homemade tonic ice cubes. This way as they melt in your drink, it won’t dilute with water.
Nutrition Facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We have used the USDA database to calculate approximate values.

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NUTRITION PER SERVING: Serving Size 1 drink / Calories 269 / Protein 0 g / Carbohydrate 12 g / Dietary Fiber 0 g / Total Sugars 11 g / Total Fat 0 g / Saturated Fat 0 g / Cholesterol 0 mg