Fennel Lemon Garden Spritz Mocktail

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed
• 2 ounces Seedlip Garden 108
• 1 ounce chilled strong green tea
• 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce fennel syrup
• 4 ounces chilled tonic water
• 1 lemon twist, for garnish
• 1 small fennel frond, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine the water, sugar, and fennel seeds in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat and let the syrup steep until cool. Strain and chill before using.
2. Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the Seedlip Garden 108, green tea, lemon juice, and fennel syrup, then stir until the glass feels cold.
3. Top with chilled tonic water and stir gently once or twice to keep the bubbles lively. Garnish with a lemon twist and a fennel frond, then serve right away.