Gin & Tonic



Deep-Voiced Version
  • Pint glass, chilled
  • Juice of a wedge of lime, or 0.5 oz of chilled lime juice
  • 1/2 to 1 packet of splenda
  • 2 oz gin, chilled in freezer
  • 4 oz Fever Tree tonic, refrigerated, poured gently down the side to preserve carbonation
  • Add ice gently with tongs
  • Garnish with crushed wedge, if used
  • Stir gently

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