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Whiskey tonic cocktail garnished with a lemon twist on a cocktail pick.

Whiskey Tonic Cocktail Recipe

Melissa
This recipe combines the flavors of a whiskey sour with crisp and botanical tonic water for a super refreshing cocktail.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Aperitif, Happy Hour
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ ounces bourbon whiskey
  • ½ ounce lemon juice
  • 3 -4 ounces tonic water
  • Lemon twist for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add the bourbon and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
  • Add ice and shake until well chilled.
  • Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice. 
  • Top with tonic water and garnish, if desired. 

Notes

Tips: 
  • Chill your glass in advance by popping it in the freezer for a few minutes. 
  • Add some bitters for complexity.
  • Add more citrus flavors by adding a bit of triple sec to the glass.
  • For a sweeter drink, add some simple syrup or a splash of orange juice. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.03gSaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.02mg
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