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Ingredients
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Base Spirits
Mixers
Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Chill the Glass
If desired, chill the glass by filling it with ice water for a few minutes, then discard the water before pouring the drink.
Mixing the Drink
- 3
Choose Your Spirit
Select one of the base spirits: Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, or Whiskey.
- 4
Measure the Spirit
Pour 1.5 oz of your chosen spirit into the prepared glass.
- 5
Add Mixer
Choose a mixer based on your spirit: for Vodka or Gin, use tonic water; for Rum, use ginger ale; for Tequila, use soda water; and for Whiskey, you can use ginger ale or soda water. Pour 4 oz of the chosen mixer into the glass.
Garnishing
- 6
Add Garnishes
Garnish your drink with lime wedges, lemon wedges, or fresh mint leaves to enhance the flavor and presentation.
- 7
Stir Well
Give the drink a gentle stir to mix the ingredients while preserving the carbonation of the mixer.