Light and refreshing, with bold herbal flavours, this twist on a classic G&T is summer in a glass.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Essential Ingredient tomatoes
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 2people
Calories 200kcal
Author Aimee
Ingredients
1/2cuploosely packed mixed fresh herb leavesbasil, parsley, tarragon, coriander or thyme
1/3cuproughly chopped ripe summer tomato
1/2cuproughly chopped English cucumber
ice cubes
2-4shotsdry gin2-4 fl oz (depending on your preferred strength)
1bottle or cantonic waterwell chilled
4sprigsfresh herbsto garnish
Instructions
Choose two sturdy, 16-ounce glasses, such as a highball, or use two pint mason jars.
Divide the herbs between the two glasses. Tip equal parts chopped tomato and cucumber on top.
Use a long-handles bar muddler (or wooden spoon) to crush both herbs and vegetables into a fragrant pulp.
Fill the glasses three-quarters full with ice and stir. Add one or two shots of gin to each glass, depending on how boozy you like it! Stir with a long handled bar spoon.
Top up drink with tonic water and garnish with a few fresh herb sprigs. Enjoy immediately.