Exact quantities, then the method.
A splash of chilled Twinings Pure Green Decaf turns an ordinary gin and tonic into something more interesting, lending a soft, grassy note that sits comfortably alongside the juniper and citrus of the gin. As the tea is caffeine-free, it makes a sound choice after dinner.
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You'll need
- 2 tea bags of Twinings Pure Green Decaf Tea
- 150ml freshly boiled water, cooled to around 80C (check with a thermometer)
- 50ml gin
- 200ml chilled tonic water
- 1 lemon, half juiced and half sliced
- Plenty of ice
Method
- For this gin and tonic, rest the boiled water about a minute, give 2 bags of green tea 3 minutes in it, then lift them out unsqueezed and chill.
- Two glasses, both full of ice, take equal shares of the cold green tea and the gin.
- Top with chilled tonic water and add the lemon juice.
- A gentle stir, lemon slices on top, and the green tea gin is ready to serve.
- Serve it in a wine glass rather than a tumbler: the wider bowl lets the gin botanicals open up.
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Brewed with: Twinings Pure Green Decaf Tea, 20 Tea Bag 35g
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