Sierra Juniper-Lime Gin Tonic
A crisp, botanical gin and tonic enhanced with wild juniper berries and fresh lime, evoking the high Sierra—sophisticated, refreshing, and perfectly portable for overland or vanlife happy hours.
Equipment
- cups or camp mugs
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 3 oz gin
- 1/2 teaspoon juniper berries crushed, or sub rosemary
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 2 cups tonic water chilled
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Place crushed juniper berries in each glass. Add ice, gin, and lime juice.
- Top with tonic water and stir gently.
- Garnish with lime wedge or a sprig of rosemary if desired.
- Sip and savor immediately for best fizz.
Notes
Crush juniper with a flat rock if needed. Chill tonic and gin in a creek or cooler before mixing. Use foraged juniper with proper identification only.