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Gin Tonic

Gin Tonic is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans citrus, botanical and herbal. Served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 12.5% ABV and roughly 217 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic12.5% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

217 kcalCalories
12.5%ABV
29gSugar
29gCarbs
0.99Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 4 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Fill a Highball glass with ice, pour the gin, top with tonic water and squeeze a lemon wedge and garnish with a lemon wedge.Pour

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

CitrusBotanicalHerbal

Supporting notes

JuniperBitterCitrus 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
  • Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • AperitifSuggested from its bitter and botanical notes.
  • Happy HourSuggested from its bitter notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.

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

CharcuterieOlivesSalty Snacks

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

May be limited

Low-Sugar

Not compatible

Keto

Not enough information

Low-Carb

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

Gin4 cl

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

Tonic Water10 cl

Soda WaterNot a neutral swap
How much to use
You may need extra citrus or sweetener to restore balance.
What changes
Soda water can replace tonic water only if you want a less bitter, less sweet drink.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon Peel1 Slice

Lemon TwistGood swap
How much to use
Use a similar-sized twist.
What changes
A lemon twist is usually a close substitute for lemon peel.
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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Frequently asked questions

What is a Gin Tonic?
The Gin Tonic is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 12.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 217 calories.
What does a Gin Tonic taste like?
Gin 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 Tonic?
Gin Tonic pairs well with Charcuterie, Olives, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Gin Tonic?
The Gin Tonic has an ABV of approximately 12.5%. That's approximately 0.99 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 217 kcal, 29.0g sugar, 29.0g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Gin Tonic typically served?
Gin Tonic is often suggested for Aperitif, Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Gin Tonic?
If you enjoy Gin 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 Tonic at home?
Yes. The Gin Tonic uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward 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 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.