Touchdown Tonic Gin cocktail in a Highball glass
Gin

Touchdown Tonic

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~4 min
4 servings
Highball glass

Ingredients

  • 6 oz (177.44ml) Tanqueray Gin
  • 2 oz (59.15ml) Lime Juice
  • 2 oz (59.15ml) Simple Syrup
  • 4 oz (118.29ml) Club Soda
  • 2 oz (59.15ml) Midori Melon Liqueur
Servings:
4

Select an ingredient to see substitution options:

  • Dry GinClose match

    London Dry style.

  • Sloe GinCreative swap

    Sweeter and berry driven. Best in fizz or sour style drinks.

  • VodkaCreative swap

    Neutral. Removes botanical character.

  • Lemon JuiceClose match

    Slightly softer acidity.

  • Grapefruit JuicePartial match

    Bigger citrus hit. Use slightly less.

  • Honey SyrupClose match

    Adds floral notes.

  • Agave SyrupClose match

    More neutral sweetness.

  • Demerara SyrupClose match

    Richer molasses style sweetness.

Garnish: Lime wedge

Instructions

In a shaker, combine Tanqueray Gin, Lime Juice, and Simple Syrup. Fill with ice and shake well. Strain the mixture into four glasses filled with ice. Top each glass with Club Soda and add a splash of Midori Melon Liqueur for color.

Barkeep's Notes

This cocktail combines the refreshing notes of gin with a sweet twist from the Midori Melon Liqueur. It's perfect for a lively Super Bowl party and can be easily adapted if you want to scale it up! Enjoy the game!

Estimated: ~179 cal (per serving)|~14% ABV
Total (4 servings): ~714 cal

Estimates are approximate and for informational purposes only. Not intended as medical or dietary advice.

Please drink responsibly. Must be of legal drinking age to consume alcohol.

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