The perfect gin and tonic (with mint and lime)
When the weather gets muggy, gin and tonic is the perfect cocktail to quench your thirst. It's simple to make. Take it to the next level with the addition of fresh mint leaves, a squeeze of lime, and fresh lime juice around the glass rim.
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 147kcal
Ingredients
- 2 fresh mint leaves
- 2 to 3 ice cubes or one extra large cube
- 1 shot gin
- 4 to 6 ounces tonic water
- 2 lime slices
Instructions
- Muddle two fresh mint leaves in a rocks glass or highball glass.
- Add 2 or 3 standard-sized ice cubes (or one extra large cube) and a shot of gin. Fill the glass the rest of the way with 4 to 6 ounces of tonic water.
- Squeeze in two lime slices. Before putting the last lime slice in the drink, swipe the cut edge of the fruit around the rim of the glass.
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Notes
Drink variations:
- Replace gin with vodka for a vodka tonic
- To lessen the sweetness, cut some or all of the tonic water with sparkling water
- Instead of a squeeze of lime, use lemon, orange, or grapefruit
- Instead of mint, use rosemary
- For a fruitier drink, replace mint with muddled sliced peaches, mangoes, cucumbers, or raspberries
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 25mg | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 4mg
