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Winter Gin and Tonic with Orange and Thyme

A festive twist on the classic gin and tonic, featuring dehydrated orange and fresh thyme for a warm, aromatic winter cocktail.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Modern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail
  • 2 oz gin London Dry or winter-spiced
  • 4-5 oz tonic water premium recommended
  • 1 slice dehydrated orange wheel
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Equipment

  • Stemless wine glass or rocks glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Jigger

Method
 

  1. Fill a glass generously with ice cubes.
  2. Pour the gin over the ice.
  3. Top with tonic water and stir gently with a bar spoon.
  4. Garnish with the dehydrated orange wheel. Slap the thyme sprigs between your palms to release their aroma and place them in the glass.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

To dehydrate your own orange slices, bake thinly sliced oranges on a wire rack at 200°F (95°C) for 2-3 hours until dry.