CLASSIC · VODKA

Vodka Tonic

Name: Vodka Tonic
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 40 ml Vodka; 100 ml Tonic Water; Lime Wedge; Lime Slice

A timeless two-ingredient highball that proves simplicity is its own sophistication - clean, effervescent, and endlessly refreshing.

Ingredients

Vodka40 ml

Tonic Water100 ml

Lime Wedge

Lime Slice

Glassware

Highball glass

Chilled.

Flavor

Juniper · Lime · Sea salt

Estimated profile

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Method

1
Wash one lime and cut one wedge and one thin round slice.
2
Fill a highball glass with fresh ice.
3
Pour 40ml of vodka over the ice.
4
Top with 100ml of chilled tonic water, pouring gently down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation.
5
Squeeze the lime wedge over the drink and drop it in.
6
Garnish with the lime slice on the rim and serve immediately.

From the Bartender

Always use chilled tonic water and pour it down the side of the glass - this preserves carbonation and keeps the drink lively to the last sip. Premium tonic waters with natural quinine make a noticeable difference in a drink this simple.

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