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Gin & Tonic
Make a Gin & Tonic with 50 ml gin and 125 ml tonic. Build over ice in a highball, stir gently and finish with an optional lime wheel.
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Ingredients
Current recipe: 1 serving · US fl oz · Original recipe
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- London dry gin40% ABV1.69 US fl oz
- Tonic water4.23 US fl oz
- Lime wheel to garnishoptional1 piece
Amounts are for the selected number of servings. Prepare each serving separately; add sparkling ingredients just before serving.
Ice
- Fill the vessel with ice cubes; the amount depends on its size.
- Melting ice dilutes the drink and is not included in measured ingredient volume.
What you need
Jigger · Bar spoon
How to make it
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Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
Measure and pour in the gin.
Slowly add chilled tonic and give it a brief stir.
Optionally add a lime wheel and serve immediately.
Small details, better drinks
- Chill the tonic before opening.
- Stir briefly to preserve carbonation.
- Lime is an editorial garnish option; the manufacturer also uses lemon and orange.
Good to know
What is the ratio?
This recipe uses 1 part gin to 2.5 parts tonic.
Is tonic the same as soda?
No. Its sweetness and bitterness give a different drink from soda water.
Do I need a shaker?
No, build it directly in the serving glass.
Recipe sources
Recipe notes by Cheers. Preparation time is an estimate.
Published: · Updated:
- Beefeater — Gin & Tonic ↗ · Accessed: Oct 25, 2026
