Vodka Tonic
A homemade tonic with fresh lemon and a hint of quinine, built for a porch at the end of the day.
2 oz Dry Fly Vodka
1 tbsp Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp Fine Sugar
1/16 tsp Quinine Powder
2 dashes Orange Bitters
Top Club Soda
Garnish Half Lemon Round
To Build this Cocktail
Fill your favorite cocktail shaker with high quality, large cubes of ice. Add vodka, lemon juice, quinine powder, sugar and bitters. Shake the cocktail till chilled. Double strain into a chilled old fashion glass with fresh ice. Top with club soda and garnish. Immediately head to your nearest porch and enjoy.
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