The Gin and Tonic is a timeless classic. Whether it's a sundowner in the garden, or a comforting default choice when faced with a daunting 10 page cocktail menu, there's always an occasion for which a good old G&T just makes sense!
It isn't rocket science, but our cocktail collection could never be complete without a G&T recipe, so here's our lower alcohol, low calorie take on the most famous long drink of all:
Ingredients:
- 25ml (or 50ml) Cut Classic London Dry
- 100ml of low calorie (slimline or 'light') tonic water
- Lemon garnish
- Sprig of Rosemary
Steps:
- Put plenty of ice in a Highball glass;
- Pour the Cut Classic London Dry over the ice;
- Top up with Tonic Water to your preferred taste;
- Stir gently and garnish with lemon wheel and sprig of Rosemary.
FAQs:
How many calories does this drink contain?
The Cut Classic London Dry element contains 28 calories (assuming a 25ml serve - if you typically enjoy your drinks with double shots then 50ml of Cut Classics London Dry contains 56 calories). There are plenty of Slimline and Refreshingly Light tonics available - choose one that you enjoy and you should find that it contains between 2 and 15 calories per 100ml. So, the total drink's calorie content will range between around 30 calories and 45 calories with a single serve of CC London Dry, and 58 to 63 calories with a double shot.
Is it a good alcoholic drink option while I'm taking Ozempic or Mounjaro?
Cut Classics are GLP-1 lifestyle friendly. What we mean by this is that they contain much less alcohol, and far fewer calories, than traditional spirits and other alcoholic drinks. A glass of wine might contain 150 calories and more than 2 units of alcohol. Make the Cut Classic G&T with a 25ml serve and a low calorie tonic and it will contain little more than 30 calories and half a unit of alcohol. However, the decision of whether to drink alcohol whilst using GLP-1 medication is yours to make and we would always recommend consulting with a qualified medical professional before doing so.