About the Recipe
Femme & Tonic is the cozy cousin of a G\&T — botanical, citrusy, and just a bit sultry. It’s what I make when we’re all curled up on the floor with snacks and someone says, “Okay, but like... do you think soulmates are real?” It's pretty, easy, and feels grown but still comforting.
Ingredients
1½ oz gin (or Seedlip Garden or cucumber juice for mocktail)
½ oz lime juice
½ oz lavender or elderflower syrup
2–3 oz tonic water
Cucumber ribbon or mint sprig
Ice
Instructions
Step 1
Shake gin, lime, and syrup with ice.
Step 2
Pour into a glass with fresh ice.
Step 3
Top with tonic and stir gently.
Tips
Zero-proof: Use Seedlip or cucumber juice + tonic — it still hits that herbal note.
Flavor twist: Sub the lavender syrup for basil syrup or rosemary honey.
Pair with: Deep convos, acoustic playlists, or painting nails on the couch.
Elevate it: Freeze edible flowers into your ice cubes.
Serving Tips
Glass: Lowball or crystal tumbler
Garnish: Mint sprig, cucumber ribbon, or a lavender stalk
Vibe: Lights dimmed, soft socks on, Spotify on “chill girl energy” mode