SALTY LEMON GIN AND TONIC

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Gin and tonics are one of my favorite cocktails, but I often like experimenting with different add-ins instead of the traditional lime wedge. The salt from the preserved lemon really brings out the natural botanical flavors in the gin.

Provided by France C

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Gin Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ preserved lemon
2 fluid ounces gin
2 cups ice cubes, or as needed
4 fluid ounces tonic water (such as Fever Tree)
1 small sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Remove the pulp from the lemon with a sharp knife and discard, saving the peel. Lightly rinse peel with cool water. Slice off a thin sliver of peel and set aside for garnish.
  • Combine lemon peel and gin in a shaker. Muddle lemon until slightly crushed. Add 1 cup ice to the shaker, cover, and shake until chilled, 15 to 20 seconds.
  • Fill a rocks glass with ice and strain cocktail over the ice. Top with tonic water. Garnish with lemon sliver and rosemary sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Sodium 3106.4 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

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