Elevate your spring and summer cocktail game with an Orange and Cherry Spanish Gin and Tonic, a refreshing twist on the classic Gin & Tonic. This vibrant and flavorful drink combines the crispness of gin and tonic with the sweetness of oranges and cherries, and the warmth of cloves.
A Spanish Gin & Tonic, also known as "Gin Tónico," is a style of serving gin and tonic that originated in Spain. It's characterized by the use of a large glass, plenty of ice, a smaller pour of gin, and quite a bit of tonic water, garnished with a variety of citrus, herbs, and spices. This style of serving allows the flavors of the gin and garnishes to shine through. This rose and elderflower gin and tonic is another great Spanish gin and tonic!
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Key Ingredients
Gin - I used a sweeter gin with lots of orange notes, Mermaid Zest Gin, and it turned out lovely.
Tonic Water - my go-to tonic water is Fever Tree, but if you aren't a tonic fan, club soda also works.
Angostura Bitters - this is my favorite classic bitters, it is warm and spicy and goes so well with the orange.
Slice of orange - as you drink the cocktail, the orange flavor becomes more substantial and stronger as the fruit mixes with the drink.
Cocktail cherries - a few cocktails of cherries in syrup add sweetness to the drink.
Whole cloves - cloves add wonderful aromatics to the drink.
How to make this drink:
- Step 1: Fill a large glass with ice: Use a balloon-shaped glass, if possible, to showcase the colors and aromas of the drink.
- Step 2: Pour the 1 ½ ounces gin over the ice: Add the gin and let it chill for a moment.
- Step 3: Add the 4-5 ounces tonic water, 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters, orange slice, cocktail cherries, and cloves:
- Step 4: Stir gently and serve: Stir the drink briefly to combine the ingredients and release the flavors and aromas.
Tips for sucsess:
Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh oranges and real cocktail cherries make a big difference in the flavor and appearance of the drink.
• Don't overdo the Angostura bitters: Start with two dashes and adjust to taste, as the bitters can quickly overpower the other flavors.
• Experiment with different gin styles: If you prefer a more floral gin, try using a Plymouth Gin. If you like a more crisp gin, use a London Dry Gin.
Orange and Cherry Spanish Gin and Tonic
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: cocktail
- Method: stirred
- Cuisine: spanish
Description
Elevate your spring and summer cocktail game with an Orange and Cherry Spanish Gin and Tonic, a refreshing twist on the classic Gin & Tonic.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces gin
- 4-6 ounces tonic water
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 slice orange
- 3-4 cocktail cherries in syrup
- 5 whole cloves
Instructions
1. Fill a large glass with ice: Use a balloon-shaped glass, if possible, to showcase the colors and aromas of the drink.
2. Pour the gin over the ice: Add the gin and let it chill for a moment.
3. Add the tonic water, Angostura bitters, orange slice, cocktail cherries, and cloves: Top the gin with tonic water and add the bitters, orange slice, cherries, and cloves.
4. Stir gently and serve: Stir the drink briefly to combine the ingredients and release the flavors and aromas.
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