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Elderflower Collins

Barbeque · Contemporary classic · Elevenses/afternoon

4.0 101 ratings

Ingredients

1 2/3 oz Gin
1/2 oz Elderflower liqueur
1/6 oz Maraschino liqueur
1 oz Lemon juice
1/3 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
5/6 oz Soda water

How to make

Serve in a collins glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of elderflowers or gypsophila (baby's breath) or lemon slice wheel.

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE first 5 ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 STRAIN into ice-filled glass whilst also pouring soda.

Garnish

  1. 5 Garnish with elderflowers or gypsophila (baby's breath) or lemon slice wheel.

Flavour profile

13.7% alc./vol. · 1.4 standard drinks · 196 calories

History

Elderflower provides a subtle complexity to the classic Collins, creating a long, balanced, and refreshing drink.