Team Lyan’s recipe for the beloved G&T recreates its flavors without the addition of tonic water or quinine.
Super Lyan G&T
Team Lyan | London, UK
Ingredients
Serving: 1
- 2 ounces tonic syrup (see Editor's Note)
- 2 1/2 ounces gin
- soda water, to top
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a Collins glass over ice.
Editor's Note
Tonic Syrup:
12 ounces tonic tea (see below)
31 ounces sugar
1 ounce citric acid powder
1/2 ounce malic acid powder
1 3/4 ounces absinthe
Combine all ingredients until fully integrated. Store in a sealable container for up to one week.
Tonic Tea:
13 1/2 ounces boiling water
1/4 ounce gentian root
1/4 ounce wormwood
Combine all ingredients in a jug. Let infuse for four minutes then strain.