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Gin and Tonic

Fun Fact 💡

Originally used by British soldiers in India to take quinine (malaria medication) in their tonic water, which was made palatable with gin.

Base: Gin
Complexity: Easy
Flavor: Aromatic
Season: All
Ingredients 🍋
  • 2 oz (60 mL) Gin
  • 4 oz (120 mL) Tonic Water
  • Ice
Instructions 📜
  1. 1

    Fill a highball or large glass (Copa de Balon) with ice.

  2. 2

    Pour in the gin.

  3. 3

    Top with tonic water and stir gently.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a lime wedge.