Gin & Tonic with Dehydrated Lemon Garnish
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Gin & Tonic with Dehydrated Lemon Garnish

Elevate the classic G&T with a dried lemon garnish that slowly infuses botanical brightness into every sip.

The Gin & Tonic is one of the most universally loved cocktails on the planet — simple enough for a weeknight, elegant enough for a dinner party. But the garnish makes or breaks it. A limp lemon wedge sinking to the bottom of the glass isn’t doing your G&T any favors. Citrus House dehydrated lemon slices change the game entirely. Each dried lemon wheel is sliced from whole lemons and slowly dehydrated to lock in the bright, zesty aroma and vivid yellow color. When you drop one into a Gin & Tonic, it floats on the surface, catches the light through the bubbles, and slowly releases lemon oils into the drink as you sip. It’s the kind of detail that turns a simple G&T into something your guests photograph before they drink.

Ingredients

50ml London Dry Gin
Top Premium tonic water
1 slice Dehydrated Lemon (Citrus House)

How to Make a Citrus Gin & Tonic

  1. 1 Fill a copa or highball glass with ice.
  2. 2 Pour in the gin and top with premium tonic water.
  3. 3 Gently stir once to combine.
  4. 4 Drop a Citrus House Dehydrated Lemon slice into the glass — it will slowly release citrus oils as you sip.
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Tips & Technique

Building a great Gin & Tonic is less about technique and more about ratios and quality. Start with a copa glass or a tall highball — the wider rim lets you appreciate the botanicals. Fill it to the top with ice (the more ice, the slower the dilution). Pour in 50ml of a quality London Dry Gin — something with juniper-forward character that won’t get lost behind the tonic. Top with premium tonic water (Fever-Tree or Q Tonic are excellent choices) and give it one gentle stir. Now drop your Citrus House dried lemon slice into the glass. It will float on top, nestled among the ice and bubbles. As the drink sits, the dehydrated lemon slowly rehydrates, releasing natural citrus oils that complement the gin’s botanicals perfectly. No squeezing, no seeds, no browning — just a clean, beautiful garnish that lasts the entire drink.

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Want the garnish that makes every G&T look like it came from a cocktail bar? Shop Citrus House Dehydrated Lemon Slices — premium dried lemon garnishes with a 12+ month shelf life. One pouch gives you enough slices for dozens of perfect Gin & Tonics.

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