This fennel and grapefruit gin and tonic recipe is an unexpectedly delightful cocktail! This is the gin & tonic to end all gin & tonics. You'll love the unique flavor combination.
The Best Gin for Gin and Tonics
You can use a wide variety of gins for this cocktail. Our two favorite gin brands are Hendricks gin and Tanqueray gin.
Grapefruit and Fennel G&T Ingredients
- 6 ounces gin
- ¼ sliced fennel
- 8 ounces chilled tonic water
- 2 teaspoons whole black pepper
- 2 slices grapefruit, to garnish
- 2 slivers fennel, to garnish
- ice
How to Make this G&T Recipe
- Add the gin and fennel to a glass container and let gin be infused for at least 8 hours.
- Combine 3 ounces gin, 4 ounces tonic water, 1 teaspoon peppercorns, a grapefruit slice, and a sliver of fennel in each glass.
- Top with ice and serve immediately.
Yield: 2 drinks
Grapefruit and Fennel Gin and Tonic
This fennel and grapefruit gin and tonic recipe is an unexpectedly delightful cocktail!
Prep Time
10 minutes
Additional Time
8 hours
Total Time
8 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 ounces gin
- ¼ of a fennel bulb, sliced
- 8 ounces chilled tonic water
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
- 2 slices grapefruit, to garnish
- 2 (2-inch) slivers of fennel, to garnish
- ice
Instructions
- Add the gin and sliced fennel to a glass container and infuse the gin for at least 8 hours. Discard the fennel and strain the gin.
- Combine 3 ounces gin, 4 ounces tonic water, 1 teaspoon peppercorns, a grapefruit slice, and a sliver of fennel in each glass. Stir to combine.
- Top with ice and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 360Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 45mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 6gSugar: 30gProtein: 3g
Eileen
Friday 8th of April 2016
Oooo, Love the black pepper in the drink! What a great idea.
Emily Wilson
Wednesday 13th of April 2016
Thanks, Eileen!
bunnies are magic
Monday 4th of April 2016
Looks so yummy!
Emily Wilson
Tuesday 5th of April 2016
Glad you like it! :)
madi
Monday 4th of April 2016
great recipe, and that grapefruit does photograph well!!
Emily Wilson
Tuesday 5th of April 2016
:) Love that grapefruit!
Sofia
Monday 4th of April 2016
Your photos are gorgeous! And this drink sounds so amazing.
Emily Wilson
Tuesday 5th of April 2016
Thanks, Sofia!