Orange Gin and Tonic with Cinnamon Recipe - Rachel Cooks® (2024)

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 11/23/2020

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Try an orange gin and tonic with cinnamon for a fall twist on a classic co*cktail. Sweet naval orange slices, spicy cinnamon stick, and star anise pair so well with the botanicals of gin and the bitter notes of tonic water.

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If you’re a gin and tonic person, you’re going to love this fall twist on your favorite drink. Don’t worry, it’s not sickly sweet, fruity, or cloying. This is still a basic G &T recipe but instead of lime slices, we’re making it with orange slices.

But that’s not all! Plop in a cinnamon stick and a whole star anise. The whole spice gives the drink a warm sweet aroma while sipping. It may surprise you how much excitement it adds.

This orange gin and tonic is really outstanding! Pretty, too, don’t you think?

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About this orange gin and tonic:

For the basics of a gin and tonic, refer to this classic gin and tonic recipe.

Just a quick rundown: Use a tall highball glass (as pictured) such as a Tom Collins glass. A stemmed globe glass would really showcase this drink, too.

Buy a good quality Indian tonic water like Fever Tree. Small bottles are best because there’s nothing worse than leftover flat tonic water. Yuck!

Use your favorite brand of gin. Try a London dry gin, such as Tanqueray, Plymouth gin, or a new wave gin, such as Hendrick’s. Each of them has unique characteristics. The London will give you a strong juniper flavor, Plymouth leans more toward the florals, and Hendrick’s goes for a more spa-like flavor with cucumber.

Small batch local distilleries are fun to visit, too, especially if they have tasting rooms. They may have a recommendation for the perfect gin to try for this drink.

Have plenty of fresh ice ready, crushed, nuggets, or cubes, whichever you like best.

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What’s in an orange gin and tonic?

  • Gin
  • Tonic water
  • Orange slices (try blood orange for a beautiful drink)
  • Cinnamon stick
  • Star anise
  • Lots of ice

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How to make this fall flavored gin & tonic your own:

  • Add a few drops of orange bitters, such as Fee Brothers West Indian Orange Bitters, to your drink.
  • Substitute a sprig of fresh rosemary for the cinnamon and anise. I love the rosemary in thisCranberry Gin and Tonic.
  • Grate a sprinkling of nutmeg on the drink instead of the star anise.
  • Substitute vodka for the gin.

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Storage and Make Ahead Tips

A gin and tonic is best prepared individually right before you serve it. You can make it in about two minutes. Chill your gin, tonic water, oranges, and have plenty of fresh ice available.

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Holiday splashes!

Looking for more co*cktail ideas? Try one of these recipes:

  • Cranberry Margarita
  • Vanilla Bourbon Fizz (Bourbon Champagne co*cktail)
  • Orange Mojito
  • Cherry Martini
  • Cherry French 75 — sweet tart perfection!
  • Red Wine and Cherry Spritzer
  • Hot White Russian
  • Pomegranate Mojito
  • Ginger Cinnamon Apple Cider (with or without alcohol)

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Prep Time: 2 minutes mins

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1 co*cktail

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Try an orange gin and tonic with cinnamon for a fall twist on a classic co*cktail. Sweet naval orange slices, spicy cinnamon stick, and star anise pair so well with the botanicals of gin and the bitter notes of tonic water.

Ingredients

  • Ice (see note)
  • 2 orange slices
  • 2 ounces gin
  • 4 ounces Indian tonic water
  • Cinnamon stick, for garnish
  • Star anise, for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a highball glass about ¾ full of ice and add 2 orange slices.

  • Pour in the gin and top with tonic water.

  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick and star anise.

Notes

    • I prefer to use crushed or nugget ice in gin and tonics, but regular ice cubes are fine too, just make sure there’s a lot of it!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1co*cktail, Calories: 190kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Sodium: 16mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 14g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk

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FAQs

What is the best tonic for orange gin? ›

GIN & TONIC

This is paired perfectly with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic. Ingredients (Serves 1): 50ml of The Gin To My Tonic Orange & Passionfruit Gin. 1 bottle of Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic.

How to make a gin and tonic Jamie Oliver? ›

Ingredients
  1. 50 ml Bombay Sapphire gin.
  2. 100 ml tonic water.
  3. 1 lime.

What tonic goes with Malfy Blood Orange gin? ›

Perfectly pairs with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic or Refreshingly Light Indian Tonic alongside a garnish of orange. Why not add one of our beautiful Copa Gin Glasses to your order? The perfect way to enjoy your G&T.

Do you shake or stir a gin and tonic? ›

Tonic water is then used to fill the rest of the glass (which is why there's an ounce difference in the tonic water addition). The co*cktail should be stirred and then garnished with a wedge of lime. Realistically it is a good idea to avoid shaking this co*cktail.

Can you drink orange gin straight? ›

Drinking gin straight is the simplest and most traditional way to enjoy this spirit. It allows you to fully appreciate the complexity of the botanicals and flavors in your gin.

What is the ratio of gin to tonic? ›

The ratio of gin to tonic varies according to taste, strength of the gin, other drink mixers being added, etc., with most recipes calling for a ratio between 1:1 and 1:3. It is usually garnished with a slice or wedge of lime. To preserve effervescence, the tonic can be poured down a bar spoon.

What are the 3 key ingredients in gin? ›

The primary three ingredients used in the majority of gins are juniper, coriander and angelica. Even though these are the most popular, there are hundreds of flowers, roots, fruits, berries and nuts that are used to create a palate for each gin that makes it distinctive.

Why do you put pepper in gin and tonic? ›

Scenting and garnish with rose pepper is the perfect way to prepare a special Gin Tonic enjoying a particular and astonishing flavour. Rose pepper provides notes of sweetness and a bit spicy that your guests will love. Step 1 We recommend to chill the gin as a previous step.

Do you pour gin or tonic first? ›

To craft the perfect G&T at home, simply fill a highball glass up to the top with ice cubes (a pre-chilled glass is an added bonus). Then, pour in your gin, top with tonic water and lift with drinks stirrer or long spoon from the bottom to mix without disrupting the fizz. Garnish with a wedge or twist of fresh lime.

What gin turns purple when you add tonic? ›

Ellis Butterfly Pea Gin and Scottish Bramble Gin

The Butterfly Pea Gin shifts from blue to purple, and their Scottish Bramble shifts from red to orange. It's not often you see a colour changing gin that isn't made with butterfly pea, but Ellis Gin has pulled it off with their Scottish Bramble!

What gin turns pink when you add tonic? ›

Empress Gin, which boasts an indigo hue in the bottle, changes to a pretty lavender pink when acid, in the form of citrus or quinine, is added.

What tonic goes with Seville orange gin? ›

Method
  • 25ml Chase Seville Gin.
  • 100ml Fever Tree tonic.
  • Thick orange slice to serve.

Should you keep gin in the fridge? ›

Must I Refrigerate Gin? You should! Many experts suggest that the best way to store gin is in the fridge, especially if you do not have ice to keep your drinks cool. Of course, since they have a lot of alcohol, you don't have to put them in the fridge.

Should you keep your gin in the freezer? ›

Putting your gin in the freezer doesn't ruin the gin. In fact, it's the best way to maintain the quality of the spirit. You can keep gin in the freezer as long as you like. However, you must ensure it's in an airtight bottle as oxygen can impact the taste of the spirit.

What does bruising the gin mean? ›

So when you agitate gin — say by shaking it for a martini — you're causing the top notes to dissipate. Those bits of pine and botanicals that you look forward to start breaking down and become dull. The end result: A co*cktail that's nowhere near as crisp as it should be. “This is what we call bruising,” Stewart said.

What is a good mixer for Gordon's orange gin? ›

Gordon's Mediterranean Orange Perfect Serve

The perfect serve for Gordon's Mediterranean Orange Gin is easy – just add ice and tonic. To really pull out the incredible botanical flavours, try garnishing with a wedge of orange and a sprig of rosemary.

What tonic pairs best with citrus gin? ›

Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Mediterranean Tonic Water

Best with: Citrus and herbaceous gins. This beautiful tonic water is now available on the Craft Gin Club online shop - just click on this link to find it!

What tonic goes with chocolate orange gin? ›

Chocolate orange: orange tonic and cacao gin

Orange and chocolate are an iconic flavour combo. If you want an extra touch of zesty citrus that goes beyond an orange peel garnish, consider choosing an orange tonic for your original Cacao Gin.

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