This Sparkling Tarragon Gin Lemonade is a wonderfully refreshing gin highball that makes use of the fresh herbs from the garden. It’s from Bon Appetit, which says if you don’t have tarragon, basil would make a nice substitute. I venture a guess that mint would, too.
From Bon Appetit magazine
Ingredients
- 10 large sprigs tarragon
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 cup gin
- 3/4 cup St-Germain (elderflower liqueur)
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 12-ounce can club soda
Instructions
- Muddle tarragon sprigs, lemon slices, and sugar in a large pitcher. Add gin, St-Germain, lemon juice, and club soda. Add ice and stir to combine. Serve over ice.
Sparkling Tarragon Gin Lemonade
10 large sprigs tarragon
2 lemons, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup gin
3/4 cup St-Germain (elderflower liqueur)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 12-ounce can club soda
Muddle tarragon sprigs, lemon slices, and sugar in a large pitcher. Add gin, St-Germain, lemon juice, and club soda. Add ice and stir to combine. Serve over ice.




