Spirits 101
Gin Recipe
Winter gin & tonic
A seasonal twist to your classic gin and tonic cocktail with cinnamon and other festive garnishes.
Time to make: 5 minutesServes: 5-6
Cinnamon is a classic seasonal favorite – from its smell to its taste to even its look. You really can’t go wrong by adding cinnamon to your cocktail. Thanks to its botanical makeup, gin plays well with lots of fresh spices and herbs – including cinnamon! This wintry take on a classic G&T spices things up with seasonal garnishes. The best garnishes engage at least three senses: sight, smell and taste, so try adding sprigs of rosemary, whole cinnamon sticks, orange peels or even leftover holiday candy to create fun, inventive garnishes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. Tanqueray No. Ten Gin
- 1 Orange Slice, Peeled and Cut into Quarters
- 1 Cinnamon Stick, Cut into Three Pieces
- Tonic Water
- 2-3 Dashes Citrus Bitters
- Cinnamon Stick Garnish
- Orange Slice Garnish
Directions
- Combine gin and peeled orange segments in a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, and muddle gently.
- Add cinnamon stick pieces and ice.
- Stir well to chill and blend, and strain (or fine strain) into a large copa or red wine glass filled with ice.
- Top with tonic water and dash with bitters.
- Garnish with an orange slice (dehydrated is also cool!) and a cinnamon stick.