Makrut lime & Blood Orange Gin & Tonic Recipe | Tasting Table
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
Servings:
1 cocktail
Ingredients
  • ⅓ ounce (a small handful) makrut lime leaves
  • 1 liter London dry gin
  • 1 blood orange round
  • 1½ ounces makrut lime-infused gin
  • Ice
  • 5 ounces Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic
  • 1 peppercorn swish (or sprig of tarragon or rosemary)
Directions
  1. Make the makrut lime-infused gin. Coarsely chop the lime leaves and combine with the dry gin. Store covered in the fridge for 24 hours. Strain out the leaves using a tea strainer or colander.
  2. Make the Costa Blanca: Place the blood orange round into the bottom of a large stemless wineglass. Add the gin, lots of ice and tonic. Finish by sliding the peppercorn swish against the inside of the glass. And serve.