Name: Green Tea Gin and Tonic
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 2 glasses
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 tea bags of Twinings Pure Green Decaf 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; Plenty of ice

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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⏱ 10 min plus chilling 🍽 Makes 2 glasses 📊 Easy 📚 Tea Cocktails (Adults Only)

You'll need

2 tea bags of Twinings Pure Green Decaf 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
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 serve straight away.
Serve it in a wine glass rather than a tumbler: the wider bowl lets the gin botanicals open up.

What you'll end up with: A crisp gin and tonic with a gentle grassy note running under the gin.

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🛒 Made with this tea

Twinings Pure Green Decaf Tea, 20 Tea Bag 35g£4.50