Frozen Gin and Tonic Recipes: Refreshing Summer Cocktails

This frozen gin and tonic is incredibly refreshing and light for a hot summer day. Tonic water ice cubes, your favorite gin and a bit of lime zest create the perfect frosty beverage.

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Frozen gin and tonics — gin and tonic slushies that are cooling, refreshing, and limey. They’re the best thing to enjoy on a very hot day.

I love these. I usually drink my cocktails on the rocks, but frozen drinks at home have become a favorite — like frozen watermelon mojitos and lemonade frosé. They’re simple, fun, and perfect for summer parties.

Frozen gin and tonics taste exactly like a classic gin and tonic — just blended into a slush. They’re not overly sweet and are an excellent way to cool off when temperatures soar. One caveat: you should enjoy the flavor of gin and tonic to appreciate this drink. If you find gin and tonic too strong, this might not be for you.

The method is very easy: freeze tonic water into cubes ahead of time, then blend with gin and lime zest when you’re ready.

This is what you need to make the frozen gin and tonic:

• 1 liter of tonic water. You don’t need to freeze an expensive tonic; a standard tonic works well for ice cubes. Freeze the tonic overnight so the cubes are completely solid — we’re not adding other ice.
• Your favorite gin. Different gins bring different botanicals and character; gins that play well with lime or cucumber pair especially nicely.
• Fresh lime zest. I use only the zest, not the juice. Zest gives a bright citrus punch without diluting the slush. Reserve lime wedges for garnish or add a splash of juice if you prefer a tangier drink.

That’s it — very simple. A handy tip: freeze the tonic cubes, pop them out and store them in a resealable bag so you have them on hand whenever you want a frozen gin and tonic.

Look at that thick, frosty gin and tonic goodness. It’s a grown-up slush.

The flecks of lime zest are pretty and add extra freshness. The pale green hue gives the drink a cooling, summery vibe.

Try it this weekend!

Frozen Gin and Tonic

Frozen Gin & Tonic

Yield: 4 frozen drinks

Prep Time: 15 mins

Ice Cube Freezing: 1 day

Total Time: 1 day 15 mins

This frozen gin and tonic is incredibly refreshing and light for a hot summer day. Tonic water ice cubes, your favorite gin and a bit of lime zest make for the perfect frosty beverage.

Ingredients

• 1 liter of tonic water
• 8 ounces gin
• 1 lime, zest freshly grated

Instructions

1. The night before, pour the tonic water into ice cube trays and freeze overnight until solid.
2. When ready to serve, add the frozen tonic cubes, gin and lime zest to a blender. Blend until smooth and frosty.
3. Divide between four chilled glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.
4. Note: flavor will vary with the gin you use. You can experiment with cucumber slices or juice, a sprig of rosemary, or a touch of simple syrup to adjust sweetness. The recipe works well with gins like Bombay Sapphire, Hendrick’s, or Beefeater.

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Author: How Sweet Eats

You can find me on the patio with one of these all summer!