Citrus Gin and Tonic Highball
A bright and effervescent highball mixing floral gin with tonic water, accented by fresh citrus slices to brighten every sip. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together gin, tonic water, ice cubes for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 130 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 4 oz tonic water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 pieces lime slices
- 1 piece orange slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to thoroughly chill the glass.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz of gin over the ice, allowing the spirit to cool.
- Step 3: Add 4 oz of tonic water slowly to the glass to keep the carbonation intact.
- Step 4: Stir gently once with a bar spoon to mix the ingredients without flattening the tonic.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing 2 lime slices and 1 orange slice inside the glass to infuse fresh citrus aroma and flavor.
