Gin & Tonic Fudge

Ever since I saw that fabulous White Russian Fudge over at Culinary Concoctions by Peabody, I was inspired to start experimenting with making my own drink in a fudge.

Cue the unopened bottle of Saphire gin that has been sitting on my shelf for months. A perfect reason to bust it open.

A lime gin fudge was created and a layer of tonic flavored fudge was added on the top. I don’t know how much this tastes like a gin and tonic (a bit) but is it ever delicious.

For the Lime Gin Fudge Layer:

Ingredients:

• 28 ounces white chocolate
• 1- 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime jiuce
• 2 teaspoons lime zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup gin

Directions:

• Grease an 8X8 inch pan and set aside
• In a heat proof bowl, microwave the chocolate, sweetened condensed milk and salt 30 seconds at a time. Remove the bowl and stir the mixture in between.
• When everything is melted and smooth, stir in the gin, lime juice and zest.
• Pour into the pan and place in the freezer while you prepare the top layer.

For the Tonic Fudge Layer:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups tonic water
• 10 ounces white chocolate
• 7 ounces condensed milk

Directions:

• Place the tonic in a heavy bottomed sauce pan over medium heat. When the tonic becomes syrupy, remove from heat and set aside.
• Place the chocolate and condensed milk in a heat proof bowl and microwave 30 seconds at a time. Remove the bowl and stir the mixture in between until everything is melted together.
• Stir in the tonic syrup.
• Remove the lime gin fudge from the freezer and spread the tonic fudge layer on top.
• Place in the fridge until hardened. Cut into squares and serve.