Gin & Tonic
A gin-based highball made with tonic syrup and club soda. It has no acidity, is sweet, and is low-proof at about 12% ABV.
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Add everything to a chilled Collins glass filled with ice and stir briefly
Gin & Tonic
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Volume241 ml
Strength12% ABV
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)70 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar14 g (5.6%)3.5 sugar cubes
Aciditynone
SweetnessSweet
Jim Meehan (Spring 2007)
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