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Gin and Soda

Gin and Soda is a cocktail made with Gin, Soda Water, and Lime. The listed recipe is built and served in a Highball Glass.

Reviewed by How we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction
Cocktailalcoholic11.9% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

139 kcalCalories
11.9%ABV
0.2gSugar
1.2gCarbs
1.46Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Pour the Gin and Soda water into a Highball glass almost filled with ice cubes.Pour
  2. Stir well.Stirred
  3. Garnish with the lime wedge.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste

What does Gin and Soda taste like?

Gin and Soda is a longer, more refreshing style of drink. Bubbles, citrus, mixer or dilution help make it easier to sip than a short spirit-forward cocktail.

Primary flavours

CitrusSparkling

Supporting notes

BotanicalHerbalJuniperTart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Dry finish
  • Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

Variations

Easy ways to adjust Gin and Soda

For a lighter version, use more soda, mixer or ice. For a stronger version, keep the same flavor balance but reduce the length so the drink stays structured.

When to choose it

How to decide if Gin and Soda is right for you

Gin and Soda is a good fit when you want a longer, colder and easier-drinking cocktail. Choose it for refreshment rather than intensity. The listed serve is about 11.9% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Gin and Soda if...

Skip Gin and Soda if you want a short, intense or spirit-forward cocktail. Longer refreshing drinks are built for cold drinkability rather than concentrated strength.

When to serve

  • Seafood DinnerSuggested from its citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
  • SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

SeafoodCevicheSalads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Gin2 oz

VodkaKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes
Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Soda Water5 oz

Carbonated WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Carbonated water is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Club SodaGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Club soda is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Sparkling WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Sparkling water is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Tonic WaterNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use only if you want a tonic-style drink.
What changes
Tonic water is not a neutral replacement for soda water; it adds bitterness and sweetness.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Gin and Soda at home?
Yes. The Gin and Soda uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.