Josés Gin And Tonic Recipes

JOSé'S GIN AND TONIC

Steps:

• To a wide-rimmed rocks glass or stemless red-wine glass, add juniper berries, lime wheel, lemon peel, lemon verbena and a large ice cube. Add gin. Slowly add tonic water to taste.

JOSé'S GIN & TONIC

Steps:

• Combine 1 lime wheel, 1 strip lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler), 1 lemon verbena leaf, 3 juniper berries, and 1 oversize ice cube in a stemless wineglass or goblet. Add 1 1/2 ounces gin (preferably Hendrick's), then 3-4 ounces tonic water; stir to combine.

GIN AND TONIC

Steps:

• Place the ice cubes in a tall, narrow glass with the ice coming near the top. Pour gin, tonic water, and lime juice over the ice. Stir well with a long-necked spoon. Garnish with lime wedge, and serve immediately.

THE BEST GIN AND TONIC

Steps:

• Fill a highball or Collins glass about two-thirds full with ice, then add about 2 oz. tonic, followed by 2 oz. gin and the remaining tonic. Garnish with a grapefruit slice, lime wedge, cucumber slice, or fresh herbs if desired.