15-Minute Keto Gin and Tonic with Basil and Lemon
Prep: 5 min1 servingsmediumBritish
A low-carb gin and tonic with fresh basil and bright lemon. Muddle basil leaves to release oils, combine with lemon juice and gin over ice, then top with diet tonic water. Garnished with a lemon twist for citrus aroma and visual appeal.
Ingredients
1 servings
- 1 tbs lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbs ginvodka1:1spirit_neutral
neutral spirit alternative
- ice cubes
- diet tonic waterregular tonic water1:1sugar_content
adds carbs
- lemon zest, twist
Instructions
- 1
Add lemon juice and basil leaves to a glass
- 2
Lightly muddle together to release the oils from the basil
- 3
Pour in gin and add ice cubes
- 4
Top with diet tonic water
- 5
Garnish with a lemon twist
Good to Know
Storage
Serve immediately
Serve With
In a glass over ice, chilled
Common Mistakes
Watch
Over-muddle basil to avoid bruising leaves and introducing bitter flavors
Substitutions
diet tonic water→
regular tonic water1:1sugar_content
adds carbs