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Verdant Tonic
Savour Sober Sunday with this tasty zero-proof gin and tonic made with Ceder’s Crisp, a sophisticated non-alcoholic spirit made containing no sugar or calories. A smooth palate of juniper, coriander and citrus creates the perfect backbone for matcha and grapefruit.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Ceder’s Crisp
- ¾ oz grapefruit juice
- ½ oz matcha lemongrass syrup
- 2½ oz tonic water
Matcha Lemongrass Syrup
- 1½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
- ¼ cup lemongrass chopped
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and short shake.
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Strain into an ice-filled highball glass.
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Top with tonic water.
Matcha Lemongrass Syrup
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Combine sugar and matcha powder in a small saucepan, whisk until well-combined – ensuring there are no clumps.
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Add the hot water and whisk until matcha is dissolved and there are no clumps.
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Add the chopped lemongrass and heat the saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring regularly, for 7-10 minutes or until syrup is slightly thickened.
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Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
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Fine strain into an airtight container.
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Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.