Gin and Tonic Sgroppino

By Rebekah Peppler

Updated Aug. 5, 2025

Gin and Tonic Sgroppino
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
5 minutes
Rating
4(127)
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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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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

111 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 9 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. 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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Harry Haff

Pretty light on the gin.Better ration is 2oz gin, 2 oz sorbet.

Mary McCue

I reversed order on this drink. 2 OZ gin, an ounce of tonic and I iced my Nick and Nora glass on top of the sorbet container. Yum.

Peg

Since I don't like gin, Made it with vodka. Refreshing!

Josh

Used Shiso Sorbet (homemade) and Hendricks Oasium Gin. Used 1.5 ounces of Gin.

Valentin

@Phil from Braintree fever tree is a nice one without costing a fortune. not sure they sell it in the US though. the standard Schweppes tonic water does the trick as well.

Sylvie

What's a dry tonic?

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