Gin and Tonic Recipe (2024)

This Gin and Tonic Recipe takes the classic co*cktail to new heights with the perfect gin and tonic ratio. A refreshing co*cktail made with only two ingredients, you will want to save this one and make it again and again.

The botanical flavors of gin combined with crisp tonic water create an invigorating and light co*cktail sure to quench your thirst.

In the spring of 2019, my family had the great good fortune to visit London for a week. One of my favorite cities, the trip did not disappoint. I have a million things that I love about London and that trip specifically, but definitely on that list is England’s love of gin and tonics.

Gin and Tonics are one of my favorite co*cktails, and London makes them perfectly. I especially love that they serve them in giant goblets like the one you see here. Everywhere we went, we saw people walking around with these giant gorgeous co*cktails.

How to Make a Gin and Tonic

This is a recipe that could not be more simple to make.

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add the gin and tonic. Stir together gently.
3. Garnish with one or two lime wedges.

The Best Gin and Tonic Ratio

The ratio in the classic recipe is two ounces of gin to four ounces of tonic. Other gin and tonic recipes may use a slightly different ratio, but I find this to be the best balance.

A traditional co*cktail is garnished with at least one lime wedge, but I prefer mine, as many do, with even more. The citrus flavor of the lime compliments the crisp, botanical flavor perfectly.

How to Serve

Serve this classic in a rocks glass, tumbler, or goblet with lots of ice. Garnish with slices or wedges of fresh limes. For an extra citrus zest, squeeze the juice of the lime wedges into the drink before serving. Use chilled tonic water that has been opened just prior to preparing for optimal carbonation.

Gin and Tonic Calories

This drink clocks in at 273 calories. You can always opt for diet tonic to lighten the drink up further. If you are using diet tonic, this co*cktail comes in at 188.

Gin and Tonic Variations

• Make a Cucumber Lemon Gin and Tonic. This great co*cktail uses a homemade cucumber infused gin, and it is so refreshing.
• Sweeten it up. Adding an ounce of Rose’s Sweetened Lime Juice is like adding both lime and simple syrup. It’s delicious! Combine 1 ounce Rose’s, 2 ounces gin, and 6 ounces tonic water.
• Get creative with simple syrup. Recently my friends and I made some herb infused simple syrup and added a teaspoon of it to this recipe. Amazing! Just make simple syrup and then before it begins to cool toss in a few sprigs of rosemary or some fresh basil.

Other Great Gin Recipes

I can’t get enough of great gin recipes, so make sure you try some of these too:

• If you also love champagne, this French 75 Recipe is for you!
• I love this Moscow Mule with Gin almost more than the Original Moscow Mule.
• This Gin Rickey is one of my favorites when I’m looking for something a little lighter in calories.

If you try this recipe or any of my other favorite gin recipes, make sure you leave me a comment letting me know what you think!