The Best Gin and Tonic
- PREP 5min
- TOTAL 5min
The best gin and tonic recipe balances tonic water’s bitterness against the gin’s aromatics. London dry gins (such as Beefeater), Plymouth, or Bombay are great. London dry gins are more straightforward in flavor, while Plymouth gins are a bit more aromatic. I also like Bombay Sapphire’s extra herbal spiciness.
1 drink
You Will Need
2 ounces gin (1/4 cup)
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice (1 tablespoon)
4 ounces tonic water (1/2 cup)
Lime wedge or slice
Ice
Directions
1Fill 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. Increase to 3oz for a strong cocktail.
- 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.
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.
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
The full recipe post can be found on Inspired Taste here: https://www.inspiredtaste.net/19488/gin-and-tonic-recipe/