Sloe Gin & Tonic
Sloe Gin & Tonic is a classic British cocktail that combines the tart, berry-forward flavor of sloe gin with the crisp, bitter notes of tonic water. It typically features sloe gin, tonic water, and a garnish like lemon or lime, and is a popular variation of the traditional gin and tonic, often enjoyed in the UK and during festive seasons.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from the sugars in sloe gin and tonic water, with negligible protein or fat. A standard serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, coming almost entirely from alcohol and added sugars.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 17 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 10 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, sloe gin is a British tradition where sloe berries (from the blackthorn bush) are steeped in gin, often homemade, making it a seasonal autumn/winter drink. Nutritionally, it provides small amounts of antioxidants from the sloe berries but is otherwise a source of 'empty' calories from alcohol and sugar.
