Who is ready for a cocktail?! This strawberry gin and tonic is a fruity twist on a classic.
Did you know that Gin is distilled with botanicals? Me either! And, even better a single shot of gin has only around 60 calories! A little tonic water and strawberry simple syrup makes for a refreshing drink that doesn’t break the calorie bank! This strawberry gin and tonic just might become your new favorite cocktail!
While this yummy drink is perfect for a warm summer day, it’s bright strawberry color makes it a very impressive Valentine’s cocktail too!
Since Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away, I am joining a few of my cocktail loving friends in sharing some fun cocktail recipes that are perfect for February 14th!
My mother’s favorite cocktail, as it turns out, was a gin gimlet! I once had a sip and found it to be way too sour for me. Not surprising given it is gin and lime juice!
This strawberry syrup flavored cocktail is slightly sour, but mostly sweet and fruity. And, I am definitely a fruity cocktail kind of girl!
Gin and tonics can be served in either or a low ball glass or high ball. I opted to use these pretty crystal high balls from Ralph Lauren in the “plaid” pattern. I picked them up at Home Sense for under $10 each!
You will find the recipe for this strawberry gin and tonic recipe below, as well as links for other Valentine’s themed cocktails.
Or maybe try this Blush Sparkling Wine Cocktail!
Always enjoy responsibly and never drink and drive!
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Strawberry Gin and Tonic
This strawberry gin and tonic is a fruity twist on a classic cocktail!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons strawberry simple syrup (1 pound sliced strawberries, 2 cups water and 1 cup sugar)
- 1 ounce (30 ml) gin
- tonic water
- ice
Instructions
- Prepare simple syrup by adding the strawberries to a saucepan with 2 cups water. Bring to boil, then lower to simmer for 20 minutes. Strain into another saucepan through a fine mesh sieve. Do not push down on the berries. Discard berries. To the liquid add 1 cup of sugar, return to heat and bring to gentle boil, stirring until all sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Fill tall glass with ice, add 2 to 3 tbsps strawberry syrup, 1 ounce gin, and fill with tonic water. Stir.
- Enjoy Responsibily!
Notes
You can also use bottled strawberry syrup instead of homemade.
Leslie says
Oh my gosh! Looks delicious!!
Maureen says
Thank you! It was tasty!!
Sarah says
This drink could make me a fan of gin, love the addition of strawberries!
Michelle James says
Maureen, first off, I LOVE those gorgeous glasses! What a find. The bright red color is perfect for Valentine’s Day and I love strawberry year round. 🙂
Kara says
Looks and sounds delicious. I love any cocktail that calls for strawberry simple syrup!!