RECIPE | Cherry blush gin & tonic

Infuse your favourite gin with a handful of fresh cherries to create a pretty pink summer cocktail

25 November 2018 - 00:00 By Hilary Biller

Makes: 1
Ingredients:
6 cherries with stalks
A double tot of your favourite gin
Quality pink tonic
Ice cubes
Mint leaves
Method: Remove the stalks and pips of 3 cherries and slice in half. Place in a tall glass and pour over the gin. Allow to stand for at least 15 minutes to infuse.
Just before serving, top up with pink tonic, add the remaining cherries to the drink and add lots of ice and a sprig of mint...

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