Elderflower Collins

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Gin
  • 22.5 ml Elderflower liqueur e.g. St-Germain
  • 22.5 ml Lemon juice
  • 90 ml Soda water
  • Garnish Cucumber slice
  • Garnish lemon wheel

Preparation

  1. Shake gin, elderflower and lemon with ice.
  2. Strain into a Collins glass over ice. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
  3. Top with soda.

Origin Story

The Elderflower Collins is a contemporary take on the classic Tom Collins, gaining popularity in the 2000s as elderflower liqueur became a staple in cocktail bars. Its refreshing and floral profile appeals to those seeking a light, effervescent drink.

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