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Orange Tonic

A bright and bitter-sweet cocktail combining gin with orange juice and tonic water.

ginEasy~10% ABV
MethodBuildGlassHighball GlassIcecubedGarnishOrange wedge
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozgin
  • 1 ozfresh orange juice
  • 3 oztonic water
  • Orange wedgegarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. 2Add gin and orange juice.
  3. 3Top with tonic water.
  4. 4Stir gently to combine.
  5. 5Garnish with an orange wedge.
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History & Origin

This modern variation on the classic G&T adds fresh orange juice for a sweeter, more approachable flavor while maintaining the bitter quinine backbone. Popular in Spanish-style gin bars where citrus garnishes are elaborate.

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