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Vodka And Tonic

Vodka And Tonic is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans bitter, citrus peel and sweet. Built and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 21.1% ABV and roughly 211 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic21.1% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

211 kcalCalories
21.1%ABV
17.4gSugar
17.4gCarbs
1.42Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 2 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 2 ozVodkaBase Spirit
  • to tasteTonic waterMixer

How to Make It

  1. Pour vodka into a Highball glass over ice cubes.Pour
  2. Fill with tonic water, stir, and serve.Stirred

How to Serve

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

Taste profile

Primary flavours

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?

When to serve

  • Happy HourSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • SummerSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags include deterministic rules plus LLM-assisted fact-checked patches based on recipe name, ingredients, glassware, flavour tags and pairing evidence.

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

Vodka2 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes
Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Tonic Waterto taste

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

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 Vodka And Tonic?
The Vodka And Tonic is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 21.1%. A standard serving contains approximately 211 calories.
What does a Vodka And Tonic taste like?
Vodka And Tonic has a flavour profile featuring Bitter, Citrus Peel, Sweet. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Vodka And Tonic?
The Vodka And Tonic has an ABV of approximately 21.1%. That's approximately 1.42 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 211 kcal, 17.4g sugar, 17.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Vodka And Tonic typically served?
Vodka And Tonic is often suggested for Happy Hour, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Vodka And Tonic?
If you enjoy Vodka 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 Vodka And Tonic at home?
Yes. The Vodka And Tonic uses 2 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 Vodka 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.