Nonalcoholic Dirty Lemon Tonic
A refreshingly bold mocktail combining the zest of lemon and the savory depth of olive brine, topped with tonic water and crushed ice for a perfectly balanced sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup tonic water (chilled)
- 2 to 3 green olives (pitted)
- 2 to 3 lemon slices or peels
- 1 teaspoon olive brine
- Crushed ice (enough to fill the glass)
- Optional: 1 small sprig of fresh herb (rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
- Add the lemon slices or peels to a clean short glass.
- Pour in the olive brine and tonic water.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice to the top.
- Skewer the olives on a cocktail pick and place on top or inside the glass.
- Add a sprig of herb and a final lemon twist if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use chilled tonic water for a crisp, fizzy experience.
- Rinse olives if overly salty.
- Frozen lemon slices can double as ice cubes and flavor boosters.
- Add a splash of cucumber juice for a garden-fresh twist.
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