Vodka Tonic

A Vodka Tonic cocktail is a refreshing variation on the classic Gin and Tonic. Made with vodka, tonic water and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, this three-ingredient recipe is easy to mix up at home. In this post, we’ll teach you to take this after-work drink to the next level.

More mixed drinks: 7 and 7, Cuba Libre, Ranch Water, Dirty Shirley, Colorado Bulldog.

Ingredients in a Vodka Tonic

• Vodka – Choose a high quality, unflavored vodka.
• Tonic Water – Choose a classic tonic water or you may use sugar free.
• Lime Juice – Fresh lime juice adds so much flavor to this simple recipe.
• Lime Wedge – As an optional garnish.

The best glassware to serve a Vodka Tonic in is a highball glass.

Instructions

In a highball glass filled with ice, add two ounces vodka, freshly squeezed lime juice and top it off with tonic water.

Stir with a straw to mix.

Add a lime wedge for garnish.

Tips for Making

• Use a flavored vodka – Choose a flavored vodka such as citrus, cranberry or cherry to add more flavor to your Vodka Tonic.
• Add a splash of juice – Add a splash of your favorite juice such as cranberry to add color and flavor to your drink.
• Diet tonic water – If you want, you can use sugar free tonic water or another seltzer water for a lighter version of this recipe.
• Switch up citrus – You can use lemon instead of lime juice for a unique variation. 
• Chilled glass – Pop your glass in the freezer for 30 minutes before serving for a chilled glass that instantly elevates your bartender game.

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• Skinny Margarita
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• Bay Breeze
• Hugo Spritz

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Vodka Tonic

A Vodka Tonic: Made with vodka, tonic water and lime juice, this three-ingredient recipe is easy to mix up at home.

Course cocktail

Cuisine American

Keyword vodka tonic

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cocktail

Calories 178kcal

Author Elsie Larson

Equipment

• 1 highball glass

Ingredients

• 2 ounces vodka
• ½ ounce lime juice
• 4 ounces tonic water
• 1 lime wedge

Instructions

• In a highball glass filled with ice, add two ounces vodka, freshly squeezed lime juice and top it off with tonic water.
• Stir with a straw to mix.
• Add a lime wedge for garnish.

Notes

• Use a flavored vodka – Choose a flavored vodka such as citrus, cranberry or cherry to add more flavor to your Vodka Tonic.
• Add a splash of juice – Add a splash of your favorite juice such as cranberry to add color and flavor to your drink.
• Diet tonic water – If you want, you can use sugar free tonic water or another seltzer water for a lighter version of this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg