Gin and Tonic… The New Way

(Formulated by the Hedonista)

I happen to love a gin & tonic when summer rolls around.  So refreshing and different on my palette, really hits the spot. And it really means summer is here!  Several years ago at a friend's house I was served a gin & tonic that blew my mind.  I can't go back now. It was so good.


INGREDIENTS:

2- 2.5 oz of gin (try Monkey 47, perfect for this)

3 whole stars of anise

½ grapefruit, freshly juiced save some pulp

2 limes, freshly juiced

Ice

Tonic (try FeverTree brand)

1 slice of dehydrated blood orange (optional)



DIRECTIONS:

  1.  Set a cocktail glass out.  Pour in gin and add stars of anise.  Let soak for about 10 minutes.

  2. Juice the grapefruit.  Add to the glass.  Throw in some of the pulp too.

  3. Juice the lime and add to the glass. Stir.

  4. Add ice to the combo already in the glass. 

  5. Top off with the Tonic.  Add the slice of dehydrated blood orange.


ENJOY!