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4.6 from 63 votes

Blushing strawberry gin and tonic

The perfect cocktail for Valentine's Day or to celebrate Spring, this blushing strawberry gin and tonic is a total crowd pleaser.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 195 kcal
Course: Drinks , Cocktails

Ingredients

For the strawberry syrup
  • 2 cups strawberries chopped
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the strawberry gin and tonic
  • 300 ml gin (10 fl oz)
  • tonic water
  • Strawberry Syrup
  • ice for serving
  • fresh strawberries for garnish
  • mint leaves for garnish
  • fresh lavender for garnish

Instructions

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  1. To make the strawberry syrup, combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes then blend with a hand blender until smooth. Allow to cool completely. 
  2. To make the gin and tonic, fill glasses with ice then add one shot of gin followed by a shot of strawberry syrup. Top up with cold tonic water then add garnishes of your choice and serve. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 73mg (2%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin C 29.2mg (32%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195

% Daily Value*

Calories 195kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 73mg 2%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin C 29.2mg 32%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.