Best Gin Refresher Recipes

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GIN REFRESHER



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The gin lover's sangria. A deconstructed Pimm's if you will. Subtly sweet and fruity, and oh so refreshing! Garnish with cucumber lime and mint.

Provided by Devan MT

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Gin Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 thin slices cucumber
1 sprig fresh mint
½ teaspoon white sugar
3 dashes orange bitters
½ cup frozen tropical fruit medley
2 fluid ounces London dry gin
½ lime, juiced
½ fluid ounce red wine
1 splash club soda, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine cucumber, mint, sugar, and orange bitters in a highball glass; muddle until fragrant. Fill glass with frozen fruit and top with gin, lime juice, and red wine. Top with club soda and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, Sodium 6.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

THE BEST GIN AND TONIC



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The best gin and tonic is all in the technique, because the most important ingredient in a G&T is not really the gin, or even the tonic. It's carbonation.

Provided by Maggie Hoffman

Time 3m

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 approximately 7-oz. bottle tonic water (such as Fever Tree or Q), chilled
2 oz. gin, preferably chilled
Grapefruit slice, lime wedge, cucumber slice, or fresh herbs (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Fill a highball or Collins glass about two-thirds full with ice, then add about 2 oz. tonic, followed by 2 oz. gin and the remaining tonic. Garnish with a grapefruit slice, lime wedge, cucumber slice, or fresh herbs if desired.

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