Cocktails

Gin And Tonic

Served in a Highball Glass

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Cocktailalcoholic12.5% ABV3 ingredients

Nutrition information is not yet available for this drink.

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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

2 ozGinUnknown
5 ozTonic waterUnknown
1LimeUnknown

How to Make It

Pour the gin and the tonic water into a Highball glass almost filled with ice cubes.Pour
Stir well.Stirred
Garnish with the lime wedge.Garnish

How to Serve

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

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Citrus Botanical

Supporting notes

Herbal Juniper BitterCitrus PeelSweet

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

Food pairings

Seafood Ceviche Salads

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-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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

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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

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

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Last updated July 24, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Gin And Tonic?: The Gin And Tonic is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 12.5%.
What does a Gin And Tonic taste like?: Gin And Tonic has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Botanical, Herbal, Juniper. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Gin And Tonic?: Gin And Tonic pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Gin And Tonic?: The Gin And Tonic has an ABV of approximately 12.5%. That's approximately 1.46 US standard drinks. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
What drinks are similar to a Gin And Tonic?: If you enjoy Gin And Tonic, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Gin And Tonic at home?: Yes. The Gin And Tonic 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.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Gin And Tonic with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.