José's Gin & Tonic

Ingredients

• 1.5 ounces hendrick's gin (preferably Hendrick's)
• 3  juniper berries 
• 1  lemon verbena leaf 
• 1 strip lemon zest 
• 1  lime wheel 
• 3 ounces tonic water 

Equipment

• peeler

Directions

1. Combine 1 lime wheel, 1 strip lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler), 1 lemon verbena leaf, 3 juniper berries, and 1 oversize ice cube in a stemless wineglass or goblet.
2. Add 1 1/2 ounces gin (preferably Hendrick's), then 3-4 ounces tonic water; stir to combine.