Vodka tonic is a classic cocktail that is easily prepared with just a few ingredients in minutes. You will need a cylindrical-shaped glass of the tumbler type (the so-called "highball"), tonic water, cold vodka and lemon, lime or cranberry juice. Start preparing this tasty and refreshing drink now!
Ingrediants
- 60 ml of vodka
- 150 ml of tonic water
- Slice of lemon or lime (optional)
- Fresh cranberries (optional)
- Mint leaves (optional)
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Prepare Everything You Need
Step 1. Make sure the vodka is frozen
Put it in the refrigerator at least a few hours in advance or in the evening before making the vodka tonic. Vodka-based cocktails are best when the vodka is ice-cold.
Step 2. Use a tall, cylindrical-shaped tumbler glass
The pint glass is too big for a vodka and tonic and filling it with ice would end up watering down the drink. The ideal is to use a tall cylindrical glass of the tumbler type (the so-called "highball"). Alternatively, you can use a low and wide one.
Step 3. Fill the glass with ice
Use cubed ice and not crushed ice as it will melt too quickly and water down the drink. Fill the glass with ice to the brim.
Part 2 of 3: Making the Cocktail
Step 1. Pour the vodka into the glass
Measure it out using a shot glass and pour it into the glass before the other ingredients.
Shot glasses generally have a capacity of 45 ml
Step 2. Add the tonic water
Measure 150ml of tonic water with the same shot glass you used earlier. Complete the drink with tonic water. The glass should be filled almost to the brim.
Step 3. Stir the drink briefly
The vodka tonic should not be stirred for a long time to prevent the tonic water from losing its initial sparkle. Stir it briefly with the stirrer or spoon.
Part 3 of 3: Flavor the Cocktail
Step 1. Add fresh cranberries
They will give a pleasantly fruity taste to the cocktail. Drop a few cranberries into the glass or add a small amount of cranberry juice, depending on your preference.
Step 2. Add lemon or lime juice
If you decide to use lemon or lime juice, squeeze it fresh. Cut it into wedges and squeeze the juice directly into the glass. If you wish, you can use a wedge to decorate the rim of the glass.
Step 3. Add some mint leaves
They will make the cocktail even more pleasant and refreshing. Drop a few fresh mint leaves into the glass to add more flavor and color to the vodka tonic.
