Name: Grapefruit Fennel Gin and Tonic
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 6 ounces gin; 1/4 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

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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.

A wine glass with a gin and tonic with grapefruit, fennel, and black peppercorns.

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.

gin and tonic with fennel, grapefruit, and black pepper

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.

gin and tonic in a glass with grapefruit, fennel, and black peppercorns

Yield: 2 drinks

Grapefruit 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:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 360Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 45mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 6gSugar: 30gProtein: 3g

Comments

Sofia says

April 04, 2016 at 2:25 pm

Your photos are gorgeous! And this drink sounds so amazing.

- Emily Wilson says
  
  April 05, 2016 at 5:20 am
  
  Thanks, Sofia!
  
madi says

April 04, 2016 at 2:32 pm

great recipe, and that grapefruit does photograph well!!

- Emily Wilson says
  
  April 05, 2016 at 5:20 am
  
  🙂 Love that grapefruit!
  
bunnies are magic says

April 04, 2016 at 8:08 pm

Looks so yummy!

- Emily Wilson says
  
  April 05, 2016 at 5:20 am
  
  Glad you like it! 🙂
  
Eileen says

April 08, 2016 at 12:32 am

Oooo, Love the black pepper in the drink! What a great idea.

- Emily Wilson says
  
  April 13, 2016 at 12:11 pm
  
  Thanks, Eileen!

Fennel, Black Pepper, and Grapefruit Gin and Tonic