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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Servings: 1
Calories: 549kcal
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!
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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