Gin and Tonic Vermouth

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 5 cl gin, e.g. Hendrick’s Gin
• 2 cl Vermouth, Extra Dry
• 20 cl tonic water
• 2 ½ slice(s) cucumber(s)
• little turmeric root
• some juniper berries
• some rose petals

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 10 minutes

The perfect Gin & Tonic, rounded off with vermouth, cucumber and rose petals

Prepare a pre-chilled long drink or cocktail glass of appropriate size. Place a slice of cucumber in the bottom of the glass and pour the gin and vermouth over it. Finely chop half a slice of cucumber with a garlic press or a knife and add it. Top with tonic water. Grate the juniper berries and turmeric into the glass and scatter the rose petals over the top. Attach the last slice of cucumber to the rim of the glass as an edible garnish. Additional notes: The drinks should be well chilled. If you prefer, you can add ice, although this will alter the flavor. Alternatively, you can use whiskey stones, which provide longer but less chilling than ice cubes. Hendrick’s Gin is ideal for this recipe, as it emphasizes the cucumber and rose notes. The best tonic to serve with this gin is Schweppes Indian Tonic Water. For the vermouth, I stuck with Martini.