Herbal Green Tea Gin Tonic
A sophisticated gin and tonic with a delicate infusion of green tea and fresh herbs for a clean, aromatic finish. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lime juice, 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 160 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
- 3/4 oz green tea syrup (1:1 brewed green tea and sugar)
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 3 oz tonic water
- 1 piece fresh rosemary sprig
- 1 piece cucumber ribbon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim. Add 2 oz gin, 3/4 oz green tea syrup, and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice.
- Step 2: Stir gently for 30 seconds with a bar spoon to chill and dilute slightly without losing effervescence.
- Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass filled with large clear ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz tonic water and stir once gently to incorporate.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing a fresh rosemary sprig vertically in the glass and draping a thin cucumber ribbon along the inside wall of the glass.
