Strawberry Gin and Tonic Cocktail

Kristen Massad — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:55:08 +0000

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.

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.

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

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

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