Gin & Tonic
A Gin & Tonic is a classic highball cocktail made by mixing gin with tonic water, typically served over ice in a tall glass and garnished with a lime wedge. Originating in the early 19th century, it was popularized by British officers in India who mixed gin with quinine-rich tonic water to prevent malaria.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is generally low in fat and protein but contains carbohydrates from the tonic water's sugar, with a typical serving providing around 150-200 calories. The key nutrient is quinine from the tonic water, which gives it a distinctive bitter flavor.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 16 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
Per 1 drink (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Gin & Tonic is culturally significant as a colonial-era invention that evolved into a global cocktail staple, and nutritionally, it's one of the few drinks where a medicinal ingredient (quinine) became a defining flavor profile.
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