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    Home » Recipes » Drink Recipes

    Gin Lemon with Thyme and Basil

    Updated: Aug 19, 2022 · Published: Nov 13, 2016 by Andrea

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    A bright and tangy mix of gin, lemon and aromatic herbs, combine all together to make this refreshing Gin Lemon!

    gin lemon with herbs divided among two drinking glasses and a mixing jug

    Gin Lemon is such a classic, evergreen cocktail. When I first ventured into the cocktail world, gin was the only booze I could handle without having a super bad headache the next day.

    Many years *and bottles of gin* later, I refined my love for this spirit, and stepped slightly forward from the classic gin & lemon combo, and that's when this Gin Lemon with Thyme and Basil was born.

    I know we're slowly getting through the cold season and perhaps Mulled Wine would be more appropriate.

    But I still crave summery refreshing cocktails every now and then ( even though right now is snowing outside!), and this aromatic gin lemon is always a favorite choice.

    gin lemon with thyme and basil divided among two glasses, bottle of Hendricks gin in the background

    The best part is, you don't need to be a fancy barman or mixologist to put it together, all you need is 4 simple ingredients, and it comes together in a snap!

    So next weekend, forget about the cold weather out there, and cheer on this delicately aromatic thirst-quenching Gin Lemon with Thyme and Basil - You'll love every sip of it!

    Did you make this recipe?

    Please let me know how you liked it! Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #thepetitecook! Looking at your pictures always makes me smile *and super hungry*!

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    A bright and tangy mix of gin, lemon and aromatic herbs, combine all together to make this refreshing Gin Lemon that is perfect all-year round. Recipe from www.thepetitecook.com
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    Gin Lemon with Thyme and Basil

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    A bright and tangy mix of gin, lemon and aromatic herbs, combine all together to make this refreshing Gin Lemon!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: British
    Serving: 1
    Calories: 220kcal
    Author: Andrea Soranidis

    Ingredients

    • 3 oz Gin
    • 2 oz homemade lemonade or lemon soda
    • 2 sprigs of thyme
    • 2-3 basil leaves
    • 1 slice of lemon

    Instructions

    • Pour gin and lemonade into a large tumbler filled with ice cubes.
    • Fold in thyme sprigs and basil leaves slightly torn.
    • Gently stir all the ingredients together, add a slice or two of lemon, and serve immediately.
    Did you try this recipe? Tag @thepetitecook or use the hashtag #thepetitecook - Looking at your pictures makes my day!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Barbara Wachter says

      November 14, 2016 at 8:49 pm

      Looking over your recipe you say 2/3 basil leaves. What is the measurement for this? 2/3 cup or what? I too enjoy gin without headaches or worse. This looks like a good drink that I would like to try from my usual gin & tonic. Thanks.

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      • Andrea says

        November 15, 2016 at 1:10 pm

        Hi Barbara, so glad I'm not alone in the headache issue :D! About the basil leaves, I literally mean 2 or 3 leaves, depending on how strong you want to taste the basil. I usually tear a little the leaves in the middle and put them in the drink. The flavor is very delicate but so aromatic and refreshing! Let me know how you liked it 🙂

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