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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails + Smoothies Recipes » Strawberry Gin and Tonic Cocktail

    Published: Mar 11, 2021 by Kristen Massad · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Strawberry Gin and Tonic Cocktail

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    Refreshing, easy to sip and the most beautiful color, Strawberry Gin and Tonic is a spring cocktail made in less than five minutes and with only three ingredients.

    three glasses filled with ice and a purple and pink drink

    Heading into spring and warmer weather I love creating a super simple and quick cocktail that can be made easily when entertaining. Gin and Tonic is a classic cocktail along with an Elderflower Old Fashioned and The Perfect Paloma that has proven itself to be a happy hour favorite.

    Strawberry Gin and Tonic takes a classic and adds a spring twist that creates a beautiful and refreshing drink to sip on. Use your favorite gin, tonic water and a homemade strawberry simple syrup, your bar will be stocked and ready to host.

    gin bottle, strawberry simple syrup and limes set up next to bar equipment

    Ingredients

    Strawberry Simple Syrup
    Granulated Sugar- the sweetening agent to make simple syrup

    Water- one of two ingredients to make simple syrup, it keeps the sugar from burning and creating a syrup instead of a caramel  

    Strawberries- Adding a fresh fruit to simple syrup creates a pure flavor and a beautiful color  

    Strawberry Gin and Tonic 
    Tonic Water- A carbonated water that could have a slight bitter flavor but pairs perfectly with gin and lime  

    Gin (Empress Gin for Blue Color)-A distilled alcoholic drink that is popular for a variety of mixed cocktail. Adding Empress Gin to your next drink will create a beautiful purple or blue hue that will make your cocktail extra special

    Garnish-Each cocktail needs a fancy garnish to finish off the drink. Lime Slices, Fresh Thyme Sprigs or Fresh Mint add a fresh and fragrant addition that you will love  

    three glasses filled with ice and a purple and pink drink

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Strawberry Simple Syrup

    Bring To A Simmer In a small sauce pan combine the granulated sugar, water and strawberries; boil until the sugar is fully dissolved

    Infuse Remove the sauce pan from the heat and gently smash the strawberries to release the juice and allow them to infuse the syrup for 1o minutes

    Strain and Cool Strain the simple syrup to remove the strawberries, pour into a glass jar and cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator

    Prepare the Strawberry Gin and Tonic 

    Fill With Ice In a low ball or high ball glass, fill the glass with ice

    Mix Pour the strawberry simple syrup, layer with tonic water and finally top off with gin (Empress Gin for the beautiful blue color)

    Stir Gently stir to combine all flavors

    Garnish and Serve Garnish with lime slices and a fresh sprig of thyme or mint; serve and enjoy   

    three glasses filled with ice and a purple and pink drink next to a blue bottle of gin

    Recipe FAQ's and Expert Tips

    Where Does The Color Come From?
    Empress Gin is made from butterfly pea blossoms which gives it a natural indigo hue, it is also gluten free

    Make It a Classic
    If you prefer a classic Gin and Tonic, you can remove the strawberry simple syrup and add ½ ounce of fresh lime juice

    Tonic Water
    Make sure to use a good quality tonic water, not all are created equal. Tonic water is made with quinine, which comes from the bark of a cinchona tree in South America and can leave a bitter flavor. It also contains sugar or other sweeteners so it is best to find a naturally sweetened tonic water made with the best ingredients. Q Tonic is a great brand to use and has a variety of flavored tonic waters and is sweetened with organic agave in much smaller amounts.

    Save The Simple Syrup
    If you have simple syrup left over, seal it in a jar and keep it refrigerated for up to one month and can be enjoyed in all your cocktails or can be used to make a strawberry lemonade!

    More Spring Cocktails To Sip On

    The Perfect Paloma
    Elderflower Old Fashioned
    Strawberry Mojito
    Raspberry Sorbet Champagne Cocktail

    three glasses filled with ice and a purple and pink drink
    three glasses filled with ice and a purple and pink drink

    Strawberry Gin and Tonic Cocktail

    Refreshing, easy to sip and the most beautiful color, Strawberry Gin and Tonic is a spring cocktail made with only three ingredients and super simple to make. 
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    Course: cocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 549kcal
    Author: Kristen Massad

    Ingredients

    Strawberry Simple Syrup

    • ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
    • ½ Cup Water
    • 8 Strawberries stems removed

    Strawberry Gin and Tonic

    • 4 Ounces Tonic Water
    • 2 Ounces Gin Empress Gin for Blue Color
    • ½ Ounce Strawberry Simple Syrup
    • Garnish: Lime Slices

    Instructions

    Prepare Strawberry Simple Syrup

    • In a small sauce pan combine the granulated sugar, water and strawberries and bring to a boil until the sugar is fully dissolved
    • Remove the sauce pan from the heat and gently smash the strawberries to release the juice and allow them to infuse in the syrup for 1o minutes
    • Strain the simple syrup to remove the strawberries, pour into a glass jar and cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator

    Prepare Strawberry Gin and Tonic

    • In a low ball or high ball glass, fill the glass with ice
    • Pour the strawberry simple syrup and then layer with tonic water and top off with gin (Empress Gin for the beautiful blue color)
    • Gently stir to combine all flavors
    • Garnish with lime slices and a fresh sprig of thyme or mint; serve and enjoy   

    Notes

    Where Does The Color Come From?
    Empress Gin is made from butterfly pea blossoms which gives it a natural indigo hue, it is also gluten fre
    Make It a Classic
    If you prefer a classic Gin and Tonic, you can remove the strawberry simple syrup and add ½ ounce of fresh lime juice
    Save The Simple Syrup
    If you have simple syrup left over, seal it in a jar and keep it refrigerated for up to one month and can be enjoyed in all your cocktails or can be used to make a strawberry lemonade!
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 104g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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