Vodka Tonic
VT
Ingredientes
- Vodka 4 cl
- Tonic water 10 cl
- Lemon peel 1 Slice
Instrucciones
Wash and cut 1 wedge and 1 slice of lime or lemon. Fill a tumbler with fresh ice. Pour the desired dose of vodka and top up with the tonic. Squeeze the lime wedge into the glass and decorate with the slice. That's all, very simple: it's just the recipe for happiness!
Vodka Tonic es un coctel highball sencillo y ampliamente popular, elaborado con vodka y agua tonica en proporcion, generalmente con una rodaja de limon o limon verde, servido con hielo en copa alta. El ligero amargor de la quinina de la tonica forma una complementacion refrescante con la pureza neutra del vodka, siendo uno de los cocteles simples mas populares del mundo.
History & Origins
The Vodka Tonic evolved directly from the Gin and Tonic, which originated in British India where quinine-infused tonic water was used as a preventive against malaria. As vodka displaced gin in Western drinking preferences from the 1960s onward, the vodka-and-tonic combination became a bar staple in its own right. The specific 4:10 ratio recipe reflects a measured, European approach to the drink's proportions.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Clean vodka with tonic's quinine bitterness and a citrus lemon peel note from the garnish. Palate: Refreshingly dry, with quinine's characteristic bitterness balanced by tonic's sweetness; vodka provides a clean alcoholic base and the lemon garnish adds a bright citrus accent. Finish: Dry, gently bitter, and refreshing with lingering quinine and lemon zest.
Pro Tip
Squeeze the lime or lemon wedge into the drink and drop it in before serving — the citrus oil and juice significantly improve the aromatics and flavor of the drink.
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