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A grapefruit spanish gin and tonic on the table with grapefruit slice and star anise.
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5 from 16 votes

Spanish Gin and Tonic

With its refreshing citrusy sweetness and natural botanicals, this Spanish grapefruit gin and tonic is perfect for summer entertaining. It's inspired by the classic Spanish cocktail served at the Barceló Huatulco lobby bar in Oaxaca, Mexico.  
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 1
Calories: 103kcal
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • 1 muddler or narrow wooden spoon optional
  • 1 shot glass
  • 1 Spanish balloon glass or large stemless wine glass

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces gin premium, London dry
  • 5 ounces tonic water Fever Tree Refreshingly Light
  • ¼ red grapefruit peel on
  • ¼ fresh lime peel on
  • 1 sprigs of fresh rosemary or to taste
  • 1 star anise or to taste

Instructions

  • Wash and then slice the fresh fruit into medium-thick slices. Too thin and they'll disintegrate. Too thick and they won't fit into the glass.
  • Fill a large round glass with ice cubes. Ideally, the ice cubes should be made of purified water.
  • Measure the gin and then pour it over the ice.
  • Slowly add tonic.
  • Add the slices of fresh grapefruit and lime to glass. Using the cocktail muddler, a spoon or a cocktail stir stick, stir gently to release juices and oils from the fruit.
  • Add one or two star anise to glass.
  • Crush the rosemary lightly between your fingers to release the aromatic oils. Then add to the glass so partially submerged.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Slowly pour in the tonic water. If you pour it so quickly that it foams, you'll lose much of the effervescence and the cocktail will taste flat. 
  • This cocktail can be doubled and even tripled to make a pitcher-sized drink. 
  • Try to select a grapefruit with a thin skin as the pith can be bitter. 
  • Red grapefruit is sweeter than pink grapefruit.
Note: Nutritional values are calculated by an online calculator so may not be accurate. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 748IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg