Gin and Tonic Sgroppino

Name: Gin and Tonic Sgroppino
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 3 ounces/½ cup good-quality lemon or lime sorbet (about 2 medium scoops); 1 ounce gin; 2 ounces dry tonic, chilled; Finely grated lime zest, to finish

By Rebekah Peppler

Updated July 30, 2025

Gin and Tonic Sgroppino — David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Total Time: 5 minutes
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This bright, refreshing riff on the classic Sgroppino works perfectly with either lemon or lime sorbet, however be sure to use freshly grated lime zest to finish and ensure the drink leans properly toward gin and tonic. To keep it properly icy, make sure everything from the bottles of gin and tonic water to the bowl, whisk and final serving glasses are deeply chilled.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink

3ounces/½ cup good-quality lemon or lime sorbet (about 2 medium scoops)
1ounce gin
2ounces dry tonic, chilled
Finely grated lime zest, to finish

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Preparation

Step 1
In a small, chilled bowl, add the sorbet, gin and 1 ounce tonic. Whisk gently just until nearly smooth. Pour into a chilled coupe or Nick and Nora glass. Top with the remaining 1 ounce tonic. Garnish with freshly grated lime zest and serve immediately.

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