Cinnamon Rosemary Gin and Tonic
Refreshing gin and tonic with a cinnamon stick, rosemary twig and candied orange slice to evoke the sweet, woody flavours of Christmas.
Ingredients
- 1 orange
- 2 tsp dark brown sugar
- 4 sprigs rosemary
- 180 mls (4 jigger measures) gin (around 12 tablespoons)
- tonic water
- ice cubes
Instructions
- In a tumbler, stir and dissolve the dark sugar in the gin.
- To the serving glasses, add a handful of ice cubes, a cinnamon stick, a sprig of rosemary and a slice of candied orange (see note for instructions to make candied orange).
- Pour over the gin; top with tonic, and enjoy cold.
Notes
If you do not have candied orange slices, you can easily make some. To 1/2 cup white/brown sugar, add 1/2 cup water and heat until all the sugar is dissolved. Add thin slices of orange to the syrup and simmer for 20 minutes, turning once. Place the orange slices on a rack and allow to dry overnight. Store in the fridge and use within a couple of days.