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A well made G&T is my go-to cocktail. Despite its role in the rise of the British Empire in India, the G&T has stayed a Bombay favorite long after the British were finally driven the hell out. My dear friend Aaran has been making a damn good turmeric G&T for years, and it's always the highlight of dinners at his house. My version is a bit simpler, brighter, more turmeric-forward and highly quarantine friendly.
Sana's Turmeric G&T
A well made G&T is my go-to cocktail. Despite its role in the rise of the British Empire in India, the G&T has stayed a Bombay favorite long after the British were finally driven the hell out. My dear friend Aaran has been making a damn good turmeric G&T for years, and it's always the highlight of dinners at his house. My version is a bit simpler, brighter, more turmeric-forward and highly quarantine friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon Pragati Turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated ginger or ¼ teaspoon Makhir Ginger
- 2 to 3 shots good gin (I like St. George’s and Stranger & Sons)
- 6 to 10 ounces of good-quality tonic water
- Ice
Methods
- Zest half the lemon into a cocktail shaker or a mason jar with a lid. Squeeze the lemon, transfer the juice to the cocktail shaker, and add the turmeric, ginger, gin, and a big handful of ice. Seal and and shake vigorously until the outside of the container feels icy, 15 to 30 seconds.
- Strain into two glasses filled with ice, and top with your desired amount of tonic water (I like mine quite stiff and spicy, so I use 3 ounces per drink, but if you like a longer drink, add more!).
