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Garden Tonic

A gin and tonic made with fresh mint and cucumber, served over ice with a slice of grapefruit.

Try this refreshing (and beautiful) summer cocktail. To make it non-alcoholic, just leave out the gin!  

Ingredients

  • 1.5–2 oz gin
  • A few dashes of orange bitters
  • Tonic water
  • Ice cubes
  • Cucumber (for garnish)
  • Fresh mint (for garnish)
  • Grapefruit (for garnish)
  • Optional: different herbs or bitters for experimenting

Instructions

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice and add 1.5–2 oz gin, plus a few dashes of orange bitters.
  2. Top off with tonic water. Garnish with slices of cucumber, mint, and grapefruit. 

Note: Try experimenting with different herbs or flavors of bitters to mix it up!