Nobel Prize Immune Tonic
A bright and invigorating tonic-based cocktail celebrating groundbreaking discoveries, blending herbal gin with immune-boosting botanicals and tonic fizz. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together herbal gin, fresh grapefruit juice, elderflower liqueur 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 140 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
- 1.5 oz herbal gin
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
- 3 oz tonic water
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz herbal gin, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur over the ice.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to combine without losing carbonation.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz tonic water, pouring slowly to maintain fizz.
- Step 5: Slap 1 fresh rosemary sprig between your hands to release the oils and place it upright into the glass as garnish.
- Step 6: Optionally, express a thin grapefruit peel over the surface and drop it into the drink for added aroma.







