Vodka tonic
Type of cocktail
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Type | Cocktail |
Base spirit |
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Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
Standard garnish | citrus fruit, usually lime or lemon |
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Preparation | Mix and serve-stirred, not shaken. |
A vodka tonic is a long drink made with varying proportions of vodka and tonic water. Vodka tonics are frequently garnished with a slice of lime or lemon.
One commonly used recipe is one part vodka and one part tonic water in a tumbler, often a highball glass over ice, with a generous lime wedge squeezed into it.[1][dead link]
The drink is referenced in the lyrics of the song "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John.[2]
The drink is referenced in the book From Russia with Love by Ian Fleming. In chapter 17, second paragraph Bond sips a vodka and tonic whilst watching the sunset over the Golden Horn in Istanbul.[citation needed]
See also
- Gin and tonic
References
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