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Vodka and Tonic (VAT)

Anytime · Aperitivo/aperitif · Elevenses/afternoon

4.0 41 ratings

Ingredients

1 2/3 oz Vodka
4 oz Tonic water

How to make

Serve in a collins glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lime wedge.

Method

  1. 3 POUR ingredients into ice-filled glass.
  2. 4 Briefly STIR.

Garnish

  1. 5 Garnish with a lime wedge.

Flavour profile

9.3% alc./vol. · 1.1 standard drinks · 157 calories

History

Dry, crisp, refreshing and cleansing. Sip, contemplate and feel like the world is yours.

In the 1980s, the Vodka & Tonic surpassed the Gin & Tonic as Britain's most popular drink. Its fame grew with frequent appearances in television series like ITV's Minder, which aired from 1979 to 1994. The comedy-drama featured Arthur Daley, a trader known for his unscrupulous dealings. He was a regular at the Winchester Club, where he would order "a large V.A.T" – a pun on Value Added Tax. Since Arthur never paid for his drinks, "stick it on the slate" was a common phrase after his order.