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Elderflower Collins

A fragrant and elegant variation of the Tom Collins with delicate elderflower notes.

ginEasy~12% ABV
MethodShakeGlassCollins GlassIcecubedGarnishlemon wheel and edible flowers
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1Β½ ozlondon dry gin
  • 1 ozelderflower liqueur
  • ΒΎ ozfresh lemon juice(freshly squeezed)
  • 2 ozsoda water(to top)
  • lemon wheel and edible flowersgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add gin and elderflower liqueur and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a collins glass filled with ice.
  4. 4Top with soda water.
  5. 5Garnish with a lemon wheel and edible flowers.
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History & Origin

A modern variation that emerged after St-Germain elderflower liqueur was introduced in 2007. It became popular for its sophisticated floral character.

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