This gin and tonic with salty lemon recipe is one of my favorite cocktails. 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 gin.
Ingredients
- 0.25 preserveds lemon
- 2 fluids ounces gin
- 2 cups ice cubes , or as needed
- 4 fluids ounces tonic water , such as Fever Tree
- 1 small sprig fresh rosemary
Instructions
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1
Remove pulp from lemon with a sharp knife and discard, saving peel. Lightly rinse peel with cool water. Slice off a thin sliver of peel and set aside for garnish.
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2
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.
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3
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
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