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Orange Gin and Tonic with Cinnamon

Try an orange gin and tonic with cinnamon for a fall twist on a classic cocktail. Sweet naval orange slices, spicy cinnamon stick, and star anise pair so well with the botanicals of gin and the bitter notes of tonic water. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • ice (see note)
  • 2 orange slices
  • 2 ounces gin
  • 4 ounces tonic water (Indian tonic water preferred)
  • cinnamon stick, for garnish
  • star anise, for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a highball glass about ¾ full of ice, and add 2 orange slices.
  • Pour in the gin and top with tonic water. 
    2 ounces gin, 4 ounces tonic water
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick and star anise. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Ice: I prefer to use crushed or nugget ice in gin and tonics, but regular ice cubes are fine too, just make sure there’s a lot of it and it's fresh!
  • Variations: Add a dash of orange bitters to enhance the flavor. Use a blood orange instead of a regular orange. Make a vodka tonic simply by substituting vodka for the gin. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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