Chamomile Citrus Gin + Tonics
The best way to use up all of the glorious citrus you have overflowing on your kitchen counter? These Chamomile Citrus Gin + Tonics! What a lovely way to celebrate the anticipation of spring and all things colorful. Happy sipping!
Chamomile Citrus Gin + Tonics
Makes 4 cocktailsIngredients:2 cups freshly squeezed citrus juice (I used a mix of blood orange, grapefruit, and Cara Cara oranges)8 ounces gin1/2 cup tonic water2 tablespoons Chamomile Simple Syrup (recipe below)IceDirections:In a large pitcher, mix together the citrus juice, gin, tonic water, and Chamomile Simple Syrup (recipe below). Pour into four tumblers of your choice and top off with ice. Garnish with a slice of citrus or a fresh, organic chamomile flower if you wish. Cheers!
Chamomile Simple Syrup
Ingredients:One tablespoon organic, dried chamomile flowers (if you can’t find dried whole flowers, you can use a bag of chamomile tea)1 cup organic sugar1/2 cup filtered waterDirections:Place all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Allow to simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. If you are using a bag of chamomile tea rather than the whole flowers, simply make the simple syrup without the flowers. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and add the teabag. Allow to steep for about 10 minutes. Discard teabag. Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to one week.I love using the remaining syrup on french toast or pancakes...so yummy! Enjoy...Recipe and Photography by Cassie Winslow
