The Garden Hour

Cucumber and basil turn this NA gin and tonic into a distinctly garden-like drink. Cucumber softens the impression, basil gives the aroma a leafy edge, and tonic provides the familiar bitter fizz. Choose a botanical spirit you already enjoy, since some are much more assertive than others. Thin cucumber slices and gently bruised basil are enough; overworking the leaves can make a fresh drink feel unnecessarily green and heavy.

Ingredients

• 2 oz NA gin
• 4 oz Tonic water
• 4 slice Cucumber
• 3 leaf Basil leaves

Make it

1. Add any fruit, herbs, spices, or syrup to a glass and gently press to release flavor.
2. Add the still liquids and ice. Stir to combine.
3. Pour in the sparkling ingredient slowly and stir once. Serve immediately.

Benefits

NA gin, cucumber, and basil · keep the flavor ritual

The NA gin, cucumber, and basil combination gives you a botanical backbone in a mixed drink built around its own flavors, keeping the familiar act of mixing and pouring while changing what goes into the glass.

Cucumber · more than a sweet mixer

With NA gin and basil in the glass, the measured cucumber contributes a crisp green flavor as an accent to the fizz.

Check every NA product’s ABV. Choose clearly labeled 0.0% ingredients if you want to avoid trace alcohol.