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Vodka Tonic

Vodka Tonic is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans bitter, citrus peel and sweet. Served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 12.1% ABV and roughly 217 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic12.1% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

217 kcalCalories
12.1%ABV
29gSugar
29gCarbs
0.96Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 3 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Wash and cut 1 wedge and 1 slice of lime or lemon.
  2. Fill a tumbler with fresh ice.Fill
  3. Pour the desired dose of vodka and top up with the tonic.Pour
  4. Squeeze the lime wedge into the glass and decorate with the slice.
  5. That's all, very simple: it's just the recipe for happiness!

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

BitterCitrus PeelSweet

Supporting notes

CitrusTart

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

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

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

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

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

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka4 cl

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 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Vodka Tonic?
The Vodka Tonic is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 12.1%. A standard serving contains approximately 217 calories.
What does a Vodka Tonic taste like?
Vodka Tonic has a flavour profile featuring Bitter, Citrus Peel, Sweet, Citrus. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Vodka Tonic?
Vodka Tonic pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Vodka Tonic?
The Vodka Tonic has an ABV of approximately 12.1%. That's approximately 0.96 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 Vodka Tonic typically served?
Vodka Tonic is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Vodka Tonic?
If you enjoy Vodka 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 Tonic at home?
Yes. The Vodka 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 Vodka 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.