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Charred Lemon Gin & Tonic

A proper gin and tonic with a smoky citrus edge.

Cost a cocktail

Bright

The recipe

Make the drink.

Ingredients · 1 drink

  • 1½ oz gin
  • 4 oz chilled tonic water
  • ½ oz charred lemon juice
  • Ice

Method

  1. 1Fill the serving glass with fresh ice.
  2. 2Add all ingredients except the sparkling component.
  3. 3Top with the sparkling component.
  4. 4Stir once, gently, and garnish.

Occasions note

Char the cut side of a lemon in a dry pan until deeply marked, then juice it while warm.

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