How to Make a Vodka Tonic

Vodka tonics are a great way to refresh your pallet, especially on a hot summer day. If you’re looking for a light and invigorating cocktail, then this is the drink for you. The best part is it's extremely easy to make, which allows it to be served in a casual social setting with your friends. Does this Spark an idea?

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Vodka
Tonic water
Lime wedge
Highball glass
Ice

Instructions

- 1
  
  Gather all of your ingredients and start by pouring 2 oz. of vodka over a couple of cubes of ice in the highball glass. Any type of vodka will work. If you can’t afford expensive vodka, don’t worry: A cheap version will work just fine.
- 2
  
  Add 2 oz. of tonic water to the vodka in the highball glass.
- 3
  
  Stir the mixture for several seconds so that the vodka and tonic are evenly mixed.
- 4
  
  Add a lime wedge for garnish. Partially cut the wedge to hang it off the glass, or simply squeeze it and drop it in. Enjoy your refreshing vodka tonic.

Tips & Warnings

To make a more tangy vodka tonic, add extra lime juice.

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Kylara Nov 22, 2008
Perfect. This tells anyone exactly how to do this.

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