I’m going to show you my take on the gin and tonic, the most refreshing hot-weather cocktail ever. Made in a style invented by chefs from the Basque region of Spain, the whole idea is to add things to the glass to make things that already taste great in the gin taste even more amazing. I encourage you to try some different gins, and decide on your own custom garnishes.
Ingredients
whole spices, such as juniper berries, pink peppercorns, star anise, cardamom pods, cloves, or cinnamon sticks
2 fluid ounces gin
4 to 6 fluid ounces tonic water, to taste
sliced fresh citrus fruit, such as lemon, orange, lime, or blood orange
fresh herbs, such as basil, thyme, mint, rosemary, or tarragon
Directions
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