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Gin and Tonic Recipe

A gin and tonic is two ingredients, so the details make the drink: lots of ice, a cold, fizzy tonic and a garnish that suits your gin.

  • Prep2 min
  • Makes1 drink
  • GlassBalloon or highball
  • BaseGin
Gin and tonic in a balloon glass with ice, a lime wheel and rosemary on a slate counter

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz (45 ml) gin
  • 3–4½ oz (90–135 ml) cold tonic water
  • Plenty of ice
  • Lime wheel (or a garnish to suit your gin)

Method

  1. Fill a balloon or highball glass to the top with ice.
  2. Pour in the gin.
  3. Top with cold tonic, pouring slowly down the side of the glass or a bar spoon to keep the bubbles.
  4. Stir once, gently, and add the garnish.

Tips & variations

  • A ratio of 1 part gin to 2–3 parts tonic suits most people. Start at 1:2 for a stronger G&T, or go 1:3 for something lighter.
  • Match the garnish to the gin: lime for a classic juniper-forward London dry, grapefruit or orange for citrusy gins, cucumber or rosemary for floral and herbal styles.
  • Keep the tonic in the fridge and open a fresh bottle or can. Flat tonic makes a flat drink.

Photo is illustrative.

Please enjoy responsibly. One standard drink is 43 ml (1.5 oz) of spirits. Know your pours, eat something, and plan a safe ride home.

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