Vodka Tonic Recipe

The ever popular Vodka Tonic is a refreshing bubbly drink consisting of vodka, tonic water and a splash of lime. We add a squeeze of lemon for extra brightness.

We created this light vodka tonic for our low calorie alcoholic drink series. It has less vodka and more tonic water.

We add both lime and lemon splashes to increase the bright fresh flavor of this bubbling cold mixed drink.

We also include the traditional proportions of vodka and tonic in this post and the calorie counts.

You make it and let us know if you love it like we do.

If you know me, you’ll know I like my cocktails light and sweet. The vodka tonic is challenging for me at full strength.

I have a few tips I share below that made this cocktail palatable even for me. 🙂

Vodka tonic Calories:

Our Vodka Tonic Recipe with light Q tonic mixer and 1 1/2 ounces of Vodka is 100 calories for a 12 oz. drink.

If you want a traditional mix in your drink and don’t care about the calories, use a 50/50 proportion of vodka to tonic water. It’s a much stiffer and calorie heavy drink.

Vodka and Tonic Calories:

Vodka Calories:

Vodka calories depend on how much vodka you use in the drink.

All Vodka calorie counts are pretty standard across the brands. An ounce of 40% (or 80 proof) vodka has 65 calories/ounce. For a alcoholic drink with 1 1/2 ounces of vodka you are adding about 96 calories to the drink.

If you want to adjust the stiffness of your vodka tonic, the vodka will add or reduce the calories by about 32 calories per half ounce of vodka.

How to Make a Vodka Tonic:

This is a simple stirred mixed drink.

• Add ice to a 12 oz. glass. We used a Tom Collins glass.
• Pour the vodka over ice.
• Slowly add in the tonic water
• Squeeze a splash or lime and lemon in to taste.
• Stir and serve.

Mixer Calories:

Mixers can really make a difference in the calorie count of your drink. Tonic water has a variety of nutritional profiles depending on the brand you choose.

• Q Spectacular tonic water has 35 calories/6 ounces.
• Light Q tonic water has only 20 calories/8 ounce can
• Sunwink tonic water offers three (more natural ingredient) calorie choices from 50 calories/12 oz bottle down to 25 calories/12 oz. bottle
• Schweppes Diet tonic water has zero calories

Our personal preference is Q tonic water. We like the flavor. A few extra calories are not that important if you drink for enjoyment.

There are SO many different brands of tonic water. Be sure to check the label for the calorie count before you buy. If you want to make this drink as skinny as possible you need a zero calorie tonic water. You do you.

Vodka Tonic Recipe:

We used GreyGoose Vodka for this recipe. Since this vodka drink is just vodka and tonic, this smooth premium vodka shines through without a harsh overtone.

You can use any vodka you enjoy for this drink. But remember, the vodka flavor stands out.

So this is a great time to enjoy the best vodka you have. Save the cheaper harsh vodkas for cocktails with lots of flavorful ingredients to blend any harshness away.

More Great Vodka Cocktails:

See Our Entire Selection of traditional and original mixed drinks in our cocktail section. Here’s a few vodka drinks we love.

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