Gin & Soda with Lime

Now for something short and sweet: I love gin and tonics like Augustus Gloop loves chocolate. I love chocolate, too, but when it comes to adult beverages I prefer unsweetened and even a bit on the sour side. Thus my undying love for G&T's. Unfortunately tonic water has almost as many calories as regular sweet carbonated beverages like coke or ginger ale, so I like to swap the tonic for zero-cal soda water.  This is a perfect example of adulthood: attempting to be health conscious while I get my drink on.

Makes 2

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces gin (I prefer Beefeater)
• 12 ounces soda water (1 can)
• 1 lime, sliced
• Ice 

Directions:

1. Place ice in two glasses. Add 2 oz. gin to each glass, pour 1/2 can soda water into each glass.
2. Lightly squeeze one slice of lime into each glass, then add the remaining slices to the glasses and stir. Serve and enjoy!