Raspberry Lime Gin And Tonic Food

THE PERFECT GIN AND TONIC

Steps:

• Place the ice cubes in a tall, narrow, chilled glass (the cubes should come near the top.) Add the gin, then the tonic water, then the lime juice, stirring well. Garnish with lime wedge, and serve immediately.
• Note: To make the ice cubes, simply fill an empty ice cube tray with tonic water, and let the cubes freeze. It takes just a few hours. Covered well, the cubes will remain fresh-tasting in the freezer for at least a few weeks.

CUCUMBER-THYME GIN AND TONIC

Steps:

• Add the gin, Cucumber-Thyme Juice and 1 sprig thyme to a shaker with ice and shake until well combined. Strain into a glass with ice, pour in the tonic and stir. Garnish with a slice of cucumber and a sprig of thyme.
• Puree the thyme and cucumber in a food processor until smooth, about 40 seconds. Place a sieve on top of a bowl and strain the juice from the pulp.

RASPBERRY-LIME GIN AND TONIC

Steps:

• Place a small fine strainer over a highball glass. Press raspberries through the strainer into glass; discard solids. Add truvia and lime juice; stir to dissolve. Add ice cubes to glass. Add gin and tonic water; stir to combine. Serve garnished with a lime wedge.

RASPBERRY GIN

Steps:

• Tip the raspberries and sugar into a 1.5L sterilised jar. Pour over the gin, seal the jar and swirl around to dissolve the sugar. Store in a cool, dark place and turn the jar once a day for the first week. After 2-3 weeks, strain the gin through a sieve. Pour the gin into mini bottles, and label. The gin will keep its vibrant pink colour for a few months and will be drinkable for a year. Use the boozy raspberries in a cocktail or trifle, or turn them into a granita.