Yuletide Gin and Tonic
A festive spin on the classic G&T infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon, orange, and a garnish of cranberry.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
- min
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1
Start with a high-quality gin as it's the canvas upon which you'll paint your Christmas flavors. Think about it as your jolly juniper-based Santa Claus sledding down your taste buds. Add tonic water for that effervescent cheer, akin to the laughter of elves working diligently. Then, we infuse this mirthful melody with the warm notes of cinnamon and the sweet zest of orange. As you garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary, you're not just preparing a drink; you're crafting a cup of holiday joy. Each sip is a merry blend of gin's complexity with the comforting spices and the freshness that sings carols right through your senses.
Ingredients
- 50 ml gin
- 200 ml tonic water
- 2-3 cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 sprig of rosemary
- Orange peel twist
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes to keep your drink as cool as a yuletide evening.
- 2
Pour the gin over the ice, like a whisper of winter wind swirling the snow.
- 3
Gently lay the cinnamon stick in the glass, letting it imbue its warm, spicy secrets into the gin.
- 4
Add tonic water, causing a bubbly flurry as if snowflakes were caught in a joyous dance.
- 5
Stir the concoction with the rosemary sprig, which not only works as a nature-inspired mixer but infuses the drink with its herbaceous charm.
- 6
Garnish with cranberries, bobbing like tiny Rudolph noses, and an orange peel twist for a burst of citrus aromatics.
- 7
Serve immediately, with a cheer of 'Merry Christmas!' and savor your festive libation.
Chef's Tip
For an extra festive touch, run a piece of orange zest around the rim of the glass before beginning. It adds a fragrant orange note that complements the Christmas spices.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the gin and tonic was originally introduced by the British East India Company as a means to fight malaria? The quinine in tonic water was used as a preventative measure, and gin was added to mask its bitter taste.
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