Highball

Gin and Tonic

Served in a highball glass · ~180 cal

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Gin and Tonic

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Gin
  • 120 ml Tonic water
  • Garnish Lime wedge

Preparation

  1. Build in a highball glass over ice.
  2. Add gin.
  3. Top with tonic water.
  4. Stir gently.
  5. Garnish with lime wedge. A wedge is a thick, lengthwise slice — usually a quarter or eighth of the fruit.

Origin Story

The Gin and Tonic originated in the 19th century, primarily as a way for British colonial officers in India to consume quinine, a malaria treatment, mixed with gin. It has since evolved into a refreshing classic enjoyed worldwide.

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Seen in

  • The African Queen 1951

    Katharine Hepburn's character disapproves of Humphrey Bogart's gin, though the spirit is central to the plot.

  • Out of Africa 1985

    Robert Redford and Meryl Streep share gin and tonics on the Kenyan savannah.

  • The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2011

    The British retirees carry on the colonial tradition of G&Ts in India.

  • Brideshead Revisited 2008

    Gin and tonics flow at the aristocratic country estate.