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Gin Sonic in a highball, drawn with its ingredient layers

Gin Sonic recipe

Also known as Whisky Sonic

BuiltHighballCubed ice10% ABV

The Gin Sonic is a built gin cocktail, made with gin, soda water and tonic water, served in a highball over ice. It is sparkling.

Strength: about 9.7% ABV in the glass, roughly 14 g of alcohol and about 120 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Japan’s half soda, half tonic gin highball: lighter and less sweet than a G&T.

Gin Sonic ingredients

Gin45 ml (1½ oz)
Soda water60 ml (2 oz)
Tonic watertop up, about 60 ml

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Gin Sonic

  1. Fill a highball with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Glass
Highball
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Lime wedge
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Gin Sonic: quick answers

How strong is a Gin Sonic?
About 9.7% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 14 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Gin Sonic?
About 120 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Gin Sonic served in?
A highball, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Gin Sonic have?
3 in total: gin, soda water and tonic water. Simple enough to make at home.

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