Gin and Bitter Lemon

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The Gin and Bitter Lemon is a neat twist on the Gin and Tonic. Instead of lime, it adds a little lemon juice and sugar to bring out the citrus notes in the gin.

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Gin and Bitter Lemon

Gin & Bitter Lemon drink in tall glass with ice

The Gin and Bitter Lemon is a neat twist on the Gin and Tonic. Instead of lime, it adds a little lemon juice and sugar to bring out the citrus notes in the gin.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces gin
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar
  • 4 ounces tonic water

Instructions

  1. Fill a shaker halfway with ice cubes.
  2. Pour in the gin, lemon juice and sugar.
  3. Shake thoroughly.
  4. Now fill a highball glass most of the way with ice cubes.
  5. Strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.
  6. Top it off the rest of the way with the tonic water.
  7. Garnish with lemon.

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November 13, 2024

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