Jul 13 2026
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a highball glass and fill it with ice cubes until it is about three-quarters full.
- 2
Add Gin
Pour 2 ounces of gin over the ice cubes in the glass.
- 3
Add Tonic Water
Slowly pour 4 ounces of tonic water into the glass over the gin.
- 4
Squeeze Lime
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from one half into the glass. Optionally, you can add the other half as a garnish.
Garnishing
- 5
Add Optional Garnishes
If desired, add 2 cucumber slices and 5 fresh mint leaves to the drink for extra flavor and decoration.