Gin & Ginger Collins
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.50 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
- Top up with Ginger ale
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Add first three ingredients to shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill Collins glass with ice
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Strain mixture into ice-filled Collins glass
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Top with ginger ale
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Stir lightly
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Garnish with lime wedge
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Serve with straws
Cocktail Description
This refreshing highball brings a zingy twist to the classic Collins family, marrying botanical gin with the warm spice of ginger ale for a drink that's both familiar and surprisingly lively.
The Gin & Ginger Collins starts with a foundation of Beefeater London Dry Gin, whose juniper-forward character stands up beautifully to the bright acidity of fresh lime juice and the clean sweetness of cane syrup. When topped with fizzy ginger ale, the drink becomes a bubbly, spirited refresher with layers of citrus, botanical complexity, and that distinctive ginger warmth that tingles on the tongue. It's an easy sipper that clocks in somewhere between tart and sweet, with enough effervescence to keep things interesting from first sip to last.
Making this one is a breeze—just shake, strain, top, and go. You'll have a perfectly balanced cocktail in your hand faster than you can say "happy hour." It's ideal for warm afternoons on the patio, backyard barbecues, or any casual gathering where you want something sessionable and crowd-pleasing. The gentle spice and bright citrus make it a natural companion to grilled chicken, fish tacos, spicy Asian dishes, or even a plate of salty potato chips.
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