Lemon and Basil Gin and Tonic

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4.3

54 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    142 kcal

  • Course

    Cocktails

  • Cuisine

    British

Lemon and Basil Gin and Tonic

Gin and lemon is such a classic combination but the addition of herbaceous basil means this Gin and Tonic pops with a wonderfully different flavor. This lemon and basil G&T is refreshing and unusual take on your normal G&T

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 6 basil leaves
  • 1 cup ice
  • ½ cup gin
  • 1 ½ cups tonic more or less to taste
  • Garnish: lemon twist and fresh basil leaves
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Instructions

  1. Place the lemon juice, basil leaves and ice in cocktail shaker (or jar with a lid). Shake well to bruise the basil.
  2. Add the gin and shake again.
  3. Strain the flavoured gin into two glasses. Add more ice and top with tonic.
  4. Garnish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 142kcal (7%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Vitamin A 65IU (1%) Vitamin C 2.9mg (3%) Calcium 5mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 142kcal 7%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Vitamin A 65IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 3%
Calcium 5mg 1%

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

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