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The Clock Calm - A Currant-infused Gin and Maraschino Gin-and-Tonic cocktail - Diversivore.com
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Clock Calm - Red Currant Gin & Tonic

A bit of DIY cocktail crafting done in advance rewards you with this wonderful, simple, and unique currant-infused gin cocktail, perfect for summer sipping.
Course Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine Canadian, North American
Keyword gin and tonic variation, red currant gin
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 149kcal

Ingredients

  • 30 ml currant gin (see note)
  • 90 ml bottled tonic chilled
  • 15 ml maraschino liqueur
  • ice cubes
  • 2 sour cherries pitted, to garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Place ice in a highball or old-fashioned glass.
  • Pour gin and maraschino liqueur over ice, followed by tonic. Garnish with sour cherry and serve immediately.

Notes

Currant gin is a simple DIY cocktail ingredient that can be made by combining 250 ml (1 cup) gin with 100 g (3.5 oz, or ~1/2 cup, slightly mounded) red currants in a mason jar or other tightly sealing container. Use a spoon to gently mash the currants a little to help them release some juice, then set aside to infuse for 1 month, shaking every few days. When the gin is ready, simply strain out the solids before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 1mg