Herbal Citrus Gin Tonic
A clean and crisp gin and tonic elevated with fresh rosemary and citrus for a fragrant herbal twist. This recipe, ready in about 3 minutes, brings together gin, tonic water, fresh lime juice 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 120 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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 gin
- 4 oz tonic water
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a large rocks glass with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz gin and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to chill and combine.
- Step 3: Slowly top with 4 oz tonic water to preserve effervescence.
- Step 4: Slap one rosemary sprig between your palms to release oils, then place it upright in the glass.
- Step 5: Garnish by floating a lime wheel on top, resting against the rosemary sprig.






