Gin & Tonic

1. 01

   Keep the tonic water refrigerated and choose a clean highball glass large enough for plenty of ice.

   • Tonic Water
2. 02

   Fill the highball glass to the top with medium or large fresh ice cubes; more solid ice keeps the drink colder with less dilution.

3. 03

   Measure 60 ml gin and pour it evenly over the ice.

   • Gin60 ml
4. 04

   Slowly pour in 120 ml well-chilled tonic water down the inside of the glass to preserve as much carbonation as possible.

   • Tonic Water120 ml
5. 05

   Use a bar spoon to lift the drink gently from bottom to top once or twice; do not over-stir or flatten the tonic.

6. 06

   Add two thin lime wheels as an optional garnish and serve immediately while the drink is cold and lively.

   • LimeOptional

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

What is the gin-to-tonic ratio?

This build uses 60 ml gin and 120 ml tonic: one part gin to two parts tonic before ice. Tonic, not soda water, defines this recipe; lime is optional.

Ingredient guidance updated 25 September 2026. Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.