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Japanese Knotweed Gin and Tonic
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Knotweed Gin and Tonic

A wild foraged twist on an old school classic, this knotweed cocktail is a great way to eat the invasives.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Invasive Plant Recipes, Wild Food
Servings: 1 drink
Author: Ashley Adamant

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces knotweed infused gin see note
  • 4-5 ounces tonic water
  • a few ice cubes ideally made with tonic water

Instructions

  • Mix the ingredients in the glass and give it a stir.
  • Garnish with fresh knotweed stalk (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Knotweed infused gin is pretty simple, just clean and chop up a few unsprayed young knotweed stalks. Fill a mason jar with knotweed pieces, and then cover completely with your favorite gin. Allow it to infuse for about a week (or more) before straining and enjoying.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.03mg