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Summer Gin Cocktail

A refreshing summer cocktail combining gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and tonic water, garnished with mint and lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cocktails
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 ounces gin
  • 2 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 2 ounces tonic water
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Strainer
  • Measuring jigger
  • Cocktail glasses
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Using a jigger, measure out 4 ounces of gin.
  3. Pour in 2 ounces of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  4. Add 1 ounce of simple syrup to the shaker.
  5. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  6. Strain the mixture into two cocktail glasses filled with ice.
  7. Pour in 2 ounces of tonic water over the strained mixture.
  8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a lemon slice.

Notes

This cocktail is light and refreshing, perfect for summer gatherings.