Clean Sweep Herbal Gin Tonic
A crisp and clean herbal gin and tonic that balances fresh botanicals with bright citrus and a hint of bitterness. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together herbal gin, fresh lime juice, and tonic water for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 130 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz herbal gin
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 3 oz tonic water
- 3 thin cucumber slices
- enough to fill glass ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass to the brim with large ice cubes to minimize dilution.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz herbal gin and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice over the ice.
- Step 3: Top with 3 oz chilled tonic water and stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to combine.
- Step 4: Garnish by threading 3 thin cucumber slices on a cocktail pick and resting it across the rim.
- Step 5: Express a lime wedge over the top by squeezing it to release oils, then drop it into the glass for added aroma.
