Ginger-Spiced Vodka Tonic
A crisp vodka tonic enhanced with fresh ginger and aromatic spices for a warming yet refreshing drink. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh ginger juice, tonic water 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 150 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 vodka
- 0.5 oz fresh ginger juice
- 3 oz tonic water
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 crystallized ginger slice
- 1 lime wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a rocks glass with large clear ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz vodka and 0.5 oz fresh ginger juice over the ice.
- Step 3: Add 0.5 oz fresh lime juice.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz tonic water and stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to chill without losing carbonation.
- Step 5: Garnish by skewering a slice of crystallized ginger on a cocktail pick and placing it across the rim alongside a lime wedge.
