Blood Orange Gin and Tonic

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A fun twist on a classic cocktail, this gin and tonic is best with Old Tom gin and fresh-squeezed citrus.

Prep Time10

Course: Drinks

Keyword: drinks, gluten-free, spring recipes

Servings: 1 drink

Ingredients

1½ ounces Old Tom gin
Juice of one medium blood orange about 1½ ounces
Juice of half a lime
⅓ ounce simple syrup
Tonic water
Dash of angostura bitters
Sprig of basil for garnish

Instructions

Measure gin and pour into a tumbler.
Squeeze orange and lime juice into glass,
Add simple syrup.*
Add a couple of large ice cubes and give it a good stir.
Fill glass with tonic water, followed by a couple drops of bitters.
Stir once more and garnish with basil.

Notes

If you like a tart G&T, you can leave out the syrup, but I think it balances the drink. To make it, just combine equal parts white sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let cool and use in everything from margs to iced coffee! It should keep for at least two weeks.