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Supersonic Gin+tonic Recipe

Inspired by JOEY Eau Claire
Time20m
Serves1

gin, fever tree Indian tonic, lemon-limeslush, lime, cucumber, rosemary. A refreshing twist on a classic highball.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Lemon-lime slush (makes ~1 cup)

Garnish / Aromatic

Method

Lemon-lime slush (prepare first)

1

Combine juices and syrup

In a measuring cup or small bowl combine fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and cold water. Stir to combine.

2

Blend to slush

Place the juice mixture and 1 cup of ice cubes into a blender. Pulse on high in 1–2 second bursts until mixture reaches a smooth, spoonable slush consistency (about 10–15 seconds). If too thin, add a few more ice cubes and pulse; if too thick, add a splash of cold water and pulse briefly.

3

Chill

Spoon the slush into a small covered container and chill in the freezer for 5–10 minutes while you prepare the glass so it firms slightly but remains scoopable.

Assemble Supersonic Gin+Tonic

4

Prep glass and garnish

Select a highball glass. Add 1 cup of fresh ice to the glass. Thread three cucumber ribbons loosely and slide them along the inside of the glass so they show through the sides. Place a thin lime wheel on top of the ice near the rim.

5

Aromatize rosemary

Lightly slap the rosemary sprig between your palms to release oils, then gently sweep it over the glass rim and the ice to impart aroma. Optionally, for a smoky note, briefly singe the tip of the rosemary sprig with a kitchen torch until it smolders, then quickly wave it once over the glass and drop the sprig into the drink.

6

Add gin and citrus

Measure and pour 2 oz gin and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice into the prepared glass over the ice and cucumber ribbons.

7

Add lemon-lime slush

Spoon in 1 oz of the lemon-lime slush into the glass on top of the gin. The slush will begin to mingle with the gin and lime juice, creating a slightly frosted texture.

8

Top with tonic

Slowly pour 4 oz Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water down the inside of the glass over the back of a bar spoon to preserve effervescence and create a layered look. Give the drink one gentle stir (1–2 revolutions) to marry components while keeping most bubbles intact.

9

Finish and serve

Garnish by tucking the extra cucumber ribbon and rosemary sprig into the drink if desired. Serve immediately with a straw or stirring stick. Encourage the drinker to stir briefly before the first sip to incorporate the slush fully.