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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.
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| Type | Cocktail |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
| Standard garnish | citrus fruit, usually lime or lemon |
| Standard drinkware | .svg) |
| Commonly used ingredients |
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| Preparation | Mix and serve-stirred, not shaken. |
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
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edit- ^ "Vodka and Tonic recipe".
- ^ "Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road". genius.com. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics to set you on your feet again
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