For a cold-weather gin and tonic, drop in a chilled shot of Twinings Gingerbread Green Tea. The cinnamon-and-ginger spice winds through the juniper while the lemon keeps it from turning sweet, so you end up with a G and T that drinks like winter. Add a cinnamon stick to stir and you are set.
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You'll need
- 2 tea bags of Twinings Gingerbread Green Tea
- 150ml freshly boiled water, cooled for about a minute (around 80C)
- 50ml gin
- 200ml chilled tonic water
- 1 lemon, half juiced and half sliced
- A cinnamon stick, to garnish (optional)
- Plenty of ice
Method
- Let the boiled water stand for about a minute, steep the 2 bags for 3 minutes, then lift them out without squeezing and chill.
- Fill two glasses with ice and divide the chilled tea and gin between them.
- Top with chilled tonic water and add the lemon juice.
- Stir gently, finish with lemon slices and a cinnamon stick, and serve straight away.
- A warming-spice gin already containing cinnamon or cardamom makes this extra festive without needing any extra ingredients.
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Brewed with: Twinings Gingerbread Green Tea, 20 Tea Bags 40g
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