Ginger Snap Collins

Highballs & Collinses • July 08, 2026

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A photo of the Ginger Snap Collins cocktail containing Fresh root ginger (thumbnail sized), Beefeater London Dry Gin, Freshly squeezed lime juice, Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne), Mint leaves, Three Cents Ginger Beer in a Collins.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative

Other Ingredients

2.00 slice Fresh root ginger (thumbnail sized)
0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
12.00 fresh Mint leaves
2.50 fl oz Three Cents Ginger Beer

Directions

Muddle ginger in base of shaker
Add next four ingredients to shaker
Add ice to shaker and shake well
Fine strain into ice-filled Collins glass
Top with ginger beer
Garnish with lime wedge and mint sprigs

Cocktail Description

This isn't your grandmother's ginger snap—it's a refreshing gin-based highball that brings serious spice and herbaceous charm to the classic Collins template.

The Ginger Snap Collins builds on the Tom Collins foundation by muddling fresh ginger root with Beefeater gin, lime juice, cane syrup, and mint, then topping the whole affair with ginger beer for a double dose of ginger heat. You'll get that familiar juniper bite from the gin, bright citrus tang from the lime, and cooling mint that plays beautifully against the warming ginger notes running throughout. The cane syrup adds a rounder, more complex sweetness than standard simple syrup would provide. This one's perfect for warm afternoons on the patio or as a bright, palate-cleansing option at a cookout where grilled fare dominates the menu. The technique requires a bit of elbow grease to muddle the ginger properly and release its oils, but the actual construction is straightforward—just shake, strain, and top. Pair this with spicy Asian dishes, grilled chicken with citrus marinades, or fish tacos where the ginger and lime can complement rather than compete with bold flavors.