If you're an old-school kind of cat who appreciates a well-made classic cocktail, this gin and tonic recipe is for you! Seriously, it's simplicity at its finest.
![gin and tonic garnished with lime](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/76e0c586-4722-436e-98a8-3e56b829d19e.png)
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Trisha Sprouse
Things You'll Need
Cocktail glass
Ice
2 ounces gin
4 ounces tonic water
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Lime wedge (for garnish)
Step 1
Fill a cocktail glass with ice.
![adding ice to cocktail glass](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/fba78dd6-6ce4-4c04-902d-12b7b56ad508.png)
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Trisha Sprouse
Step 2
Pour in 2 ounces of gin.
![measuring gin](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/dd914f90-6785-44bb-926a-e7fbeb75e9b6.png)
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Trisha Sprouse
Step 3
Pour in 4 ounces of tonic water.
![measuring tonic water](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/ad6b1e31-cf12-438d-b638-c70d2d72d219.png)
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Trisha Sprouse
Step 4
Pour in 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice.
![freshly squeezed lime juice](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/8840668f-de36-4a70-8032-f0c1256225ac.png)
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Trisha Sprouse
Step 5
Garnish with a lime wedge.
![gin and tonic with lime wedge garnish](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/fbf7f172-2e89-44bd-bb5f-ae89125234c2.png)
Image Credit:
Trisha Sprouse
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