Genévrier des Sud

Recipe from Tyler Pitman

Adapted by Jeff Gordinier

Genévrier des Sud
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This gin and tonic is made with Fever-Tree tonic, Hendrick’s gin, a slice of grapefruit, a sprinkle of freshly grated cardamom and a leaf of basil that’s clapped between two hands to foster the release of flavor. —Jeff Gordinier

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink
  • Pinch of ground cardamom
  • 2ounces gin, preferably Hendrick’s
  • Tonic water
  • 1slice grapefruit
  • 1basil leaf
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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Fill a cocktail glass with ice. Add cardamom and gin, and top with tonic water. Garnish with grapefruit slice and a basil leaf that has been clapped between your hands to release the flavor.

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Kit

I have a friend who calls me a “one trick pony” because I’ll add cardamom to anything. Recipes like this prove me right.

edie

Fever tree cucumber tonic water, Hendricks, a big squeeze of lime, and a couple of slices of cucumber. Yummy!

Kit

I have a friend who calls me a “one trick pony” because I’ll add cardamom to anything. Recipes like this prove me right.

Suz

Same here. I love cardamom.

Michael

This worked reasonably well with sage for the basil, orange for the grapefruit, Hendricks, and Canada Dry tonic water.

Betsy

I'd be interested in knowing about what types/brands of gin and tonic water work well for this cocktail. Not only are there so many gins out there, but a myriad of types of tonic now appear on the shelves at the supermarket. Fever Tree alone makes several varieties. Suggestions?

Tyson

This has become one of my favorite ways to have gin. My guests frequently ask for it specifically now.

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Adapted from Tyler Pitman, Todd English Food Hall at the Plaza

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