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Strawberry Gin and Tonic

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!

Strawberry Gin and Tonic

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!

Strawberry Gin and Tonic Cocktail for Valentine's Day

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!

Strawberry Gin and Tonic

This strawberry syrup flavored cocktail is slightly sour, but mostly sweet and fruity. And, I am definitely a fruity cocktail kind of girl!

strawberry gin and tonic, a fruity twist on a classic cocktail

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!

strawberry gin and tonic cocktail recipe

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 plus 4 other Valentine Cocktail recipes

Cranberry Margaritas from Weekend Craft | Strawberry Gin & Tonic from Red Cottage Chronicles | Pink Moscato Sangria from Happy Go Lucky | Red Velvet Bailey’s Kahlua Shot from Our Crafty Mom | Bailey’s Red Velvet Shot from Simple Sips

Yield: 1 Serving

Strawberry Gin and Tonic

Strawberry Gin and Tonic

This strawberry gin and tonic is a fruity twist on a classic cocktail!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

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

  1. 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.
  2. Fill tall glass with ice, add 2 to 3 tbsps strawberry syrup, 1 ounce gin, and fill with tonic water. Stir.
  3. Enjoy Responsibily!

Notes

You can also use bottled strawberry syrup instead of homemade.

Cuisine: Cocktail
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Comments

  1. Leslie says

    January 18, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    Oh my gosh! Looks delicious!!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      January 18, 2020 at 5:34 pm

      Thank you! It was tasty!!

      Reply
  2. Sarah says

    January 20, 2020 at 9:14 am

    This drink could make me a fan of gin, love the addition of strawberries!

    Reply
  3. Michelle James says

    January 20, 2020 at 11:19 am

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kara says

    January 21, 2020 at 11:49 pm

    Looks and sounds delicious. I love any cocktail that calls for strawberry simple syrup!!

    Reply

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    January 18, 2020 at 4:01 am

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