The weekend is upon us friends, and despite the short week, I am as relieved as ever!
Being the weekend, I'm sure one or two of you have intentions of kicking back with an alcoholic beverage of sorts.
I have been known to enjoy the odd G&T – Who am I
kidding, we have a very special relationship. So I was quite excited when I
discovered this recipe for an All Natural
Gin and Tonic, on Minimalist Baker .
What could make these delicious fermented juniper berries
combined with something that has the word water in it, more natural, you may
ask. Well it turns out that tonic water has a couple of sneaky ingredients
which are not necessarily that healthy for you. I also enjoy the idea of
knowing exactly what ingredients are in my drink of choice.
Now we could argue about the benefits of quinine or even
about the detrimental effects of alcohol, although gin was once a herbal
medicine too…Or you could just try this recipe and enjoy a little something
different.
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ALL NATURAL GIN AND TONICS
Serves: 1
Ingredients
2-3 kumquats (or other citrus*), thinly sliced
1-2 Tbsp sweetener (such as agave nectar, maple syrup, cane
sugar, or honey if not vegan)
2 ounces (4 Tbsp) dry gin
Ice
2-3 ounces (4-6 Tbsp) unflavored sparkling or soda water
Instructions
Add kumquats, sweetener and 1/2 ounce gin to a serving glass
and muddle to break down sweetener and release citrus juices. Add remaining gin
and stir well to combine.
If you’re not into citrus pulp/skin, scoop out or strain the
kumquats from the drink.
Add ice and top off with sparkling water to achieve desired
strength of drink. Add 2-3 ounces for a stronger drink, and 3-5 ounces for a
weaker drink.
Taste and adjust sweetness and strength as needed. Optional:
Garnish with additional kumquat slices. Serve.
Notes
*If subbing lime for kumquats, add 1/2 lime, juiced to the
cocktail when sweetening. Then slice the other half for garnish.
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Have a fabulous weekend friends!
xx
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