Charred Lime Gin & Tonic with Fresh Cilantro

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This Charred Lime Gin & Tonic with Fresh Cilantro takes the fabulous pairing of gin and lime, boosts it up and then adds to the botanicals with fresh cilantro. It is a delicious and unusual Gin & Tonic, but one definitely worth giving a try.

Oh ‘hello Friday’ and ‘hello Gin and Tonic’!!!

And not just any gin and tonic! This Charred Lime Gin & Tonic with Fresh Cilantro is an unusual G&T. But it works so well.

The sour lime gains a sweet flavour when it is charred in a fry pan. The sweet smoky sour flavour boosts the fresh herbaceous flavours you get in gin.

Then the fresh cilantro just rounds out the slight sweetness and give this G&T a very different but delicious edge.

I shared this G&T along with my Gin and Tonic Muddled with Blueberry, Lime and Mint on my facebook page last Friday. It was a close competition on which would be posted first. The blueberry one just pipped this charred lime G&T to the post, only just mind you!!!

So I am sharing this week and next Thursday on Facebook you can vote for another G&T. I mean it is the weekend best start it with a Gin and Tonic 😉

Enjoy x

For more delicious G&T’s try these:

• Mango and Black Pepper Gin and Tonic
• Charred Lemon, Rosemary and Coriander Gin & Tonic
• Charred Grapefruit and Basil Gin and Tonic
• Lemon and Basil Gin and Tonic
• Ginger, Star Anise and Orange Gin and Tonic
• Orange and Thyme Gin and Tonic
• Gin and Tonic Muddled with Blueberry, Lime and Mint
• Strawberry and Black Pepper Gin and Tonic

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Charred Lime Gin & Tonic with Fresh Cilantro

This Charred Lime Gin & Tonic with Fresh Cilantro takes the fabulous pairing of gin and lime, boosts it up and then adds to the botanicals with fresh cilantro. It is a delicious and unusual Gin & Tonic, but one definitely worth giving a try.

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: Modern Australian

Servings: 2

Calories: 149kcal

Author: Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts

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Ingredients

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• 1 lime
• 1/2 cup gin
• 4 long sprigs of fresh cilantro
• 1 cup ice
• 1 1/3 cups tonic water

Instructions

• Put a cast iron fry pan or heavy non-stick fry pan over a high heat and leave it to get hot.
• Cut the lime into quarters and place them cut side down in the hot fry pan.
• Once the lime has a good charred turn to char the other side.
• Remove from the lime from the pan and set aside to cool.
• Pour the gin, ice cubes and the 2 of the cilantro sprigs into a cocktail shaker or jug.
• Shake or muddle the cilantro to bruise the leaves and release the flavours.
• Pour the infused gin into tall glasses.
• Add the charred lime slice and top up with chilled tonic water and a second sprig of cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 55mg | Sugar: 1.7g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 10.8mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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