Gin and Tonic
Also known as Gin Tonic
The Gin and Tonic is a medium gin highball, bitter and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass. Also known as the Gin Tonic.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 72 out of 100
- Bitter
- 82 out of 100
- Herbal
- 32 out of 100
- Boozy
- 34 out of 100
How to make a Gin and Tonic
To make a Gin and Tonic, build over ice in a highball glass: 2 oz gin and 5 oz tonic water. Garnish with lime.
You'll need
- Gin2 oz
- Tonic water5 oz
- Limegarnish
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in gin.
- 3
Top with tonic water.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
- 5
Garnish with a lime wheel.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the tonic water fizzy.
Gin and Tonic questions
What does a Gin and Tonic taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly bitter and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 10% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Gin and Tonic?
About 10% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
Is a Gin Tonic the same as a Gin and Tonic?
Yes. Gin Tonic is another name for the Gin and Tonic; the recipe on this page covers both.
What's the difference between a Gin and Tonic and a Rosemary Blue?
Both use gin and tonic water. The Rosemary Blue uses Blue Curacao. Both are built in the glass, but the Gin and Tonic goes in a highball glass and the Rosemary Blue in a wine glass.
How do I make a pitcher of Gin and Tonics?
For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz gin in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with tonic water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Gin and Tonic in?
A highball glass.