Raspberry Gin and Tonic
This delightful cocktail features homemade raspberry syrup paired with the unique flavor of sloe
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🥘 Ingredients
- Sloe
Gin : This British redgin made from blackthorn fruit adds a sweet, fruity aroma with a hint of bitterness, providing a unique twist to your cocktail. - Raspberry Syrup: For a fresh taste, opt for homemade raspberry syrup. I offer two versions: one cooked on the stove and one that requires no cooking at all. For convenience, store-bought syrup is also an option.
- Tonic: Choose a high-quality tonic to balance the flavors and enhance the overall drink experience.
- Cubed Ice: Use plenty of cubed ice to keep your cocktail refreshingly cold.
See the recipe card for quantities.
🍸 Step-by-Step
🔪 Instructions
This built cocktail is super easy to make.
- Step 1: Fill your chilled highball glass with ice cubes.
- Step 2: Add sloe
gin and raspberry syrup. - Step 3: Top up with tonic water.
- Step 4: Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge and serve with a straw.
Enjoy your refreshing raspberry
👍 Best Glass for Gin and Tonic: Highball
The highball glass is the vessel of choice for many cocktails, but it’s particularly great for
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🤔 What is a “Built” Cocktail
A “built” cocktail is a type of mixed drink that is made directly in the glass in which it will be served, rather than being shaken or stirred in a separate container first.
Ingredients are typically poured one by one over ice, allowing them to mix naturally within the glass.
This method is simple and convenient, making it popular for straightforward cocktails like gin and tonics, where maintaining the carbonation and distinct layers of flavors is important.
💕 Delightful Pairing
Here are a few delightful dessert pairings from my blog that will complement your raspberry
- No-Bake Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake: This rich and creamy cheesecake offers a decadent chocolate flavor with a smooth ricotta texture, making it an excellent match for the fruity and slightly bitter notes of this cocktail.
- No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce: The zesty lemon and sweet blueberry sauce provide a refreshing contrast that pairs wonderfully with the raspberry and sloe
gin flavors. - Valentine’s Raspberry Cheesecake (No-Bake): Enhance the raspberry theme with this luscious no-bake cheesecake, bursting with sweet raspberry flavor and a creamy texture.
- White Chocolate Pudding: A luxurious dessert with the smoothness of white chocolate that will beautifully complement the fruity and floral notes of your
gin and tonic. - Strawberry Cupcakes with Ricotta: These light and fluffy cupcakes, topped with fresh strawberry buttercream, offer a delightful balance of sweetness that pairs well with the vibrant flavors of the cocktail.
If you fancy something spicy to pair with this drink, check out these easy chicken recipes!
🍽 Equipment
- Jigger / Measuring tools
- Cutting board and sharp knife
- Highball glass
- Optional: Drinking straw
💭 Top Tips for Perfect Gin and Tonic Cocktails
When preparing your
To properly chill a glass, place it in the freezer for at least half an hour. For larger gatherings, chill them overnight. If short on time or freezer space, fill the glass with ice cubes, then discard the ice before building your drink.
For environmental reasons, opt for metal or paper straws instead of disposable ones, or skip the straw altogether.
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Raspberry Gin Tonic with Sloe Gin
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- 1 Highball Glass chilled
Ingredients
- Cubed Ice to fill up the stirring glass
- 1 ½ oz Sloe Gin
- 1 ½ oz Raspberry syrup
- Tonic To fill up the glass
Garnish
- Lime or Lemon wedge
- Drinking straw
Instructions
- Fill a chilled highball glass with Cubed Ice.Cubed Ice
- Add 1 ½ oz Sloe Gin and 1 ½ oz Raspberry syrup.1 ½ oz Sloe Gin, 1 ½ oz Raspberry syrup
- Fill up with Tonic (one high ball glass holds 240 (1 cup) to 350 ml (1 ½ cups)) – so I recommend adding 2 – 3 cups tonic to the stirring glass.Tonic
- Garnish with a Lime or Lemon wedge and a Drinking straw.Lime or Lemon wedge, Drinking straw
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Nutrition
⛑️ Food Safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
For further information, check Safe Food Handling – FDA.
This looks so refreshing. I’m not a gin person per se, but I just went a bought a bottle so I can try this out. Thanks much.
That is wonderful! Please let me know how you liked it!