Tom Collins with Saint-Germain replacing some of the simple syrup.
Why you are pouring this tonight
The Elderflower Collins is the Tom Collins with Saint-Germain replacing some of the simple syrup. Floral, light, the most elegant Collins in the family. The drink for a Friday afternoon in early summer when somebody has brought asparagus to a friend’s house and you want to make a cocktail that does not fight the menu.
Saint-Germain is sweet, so cut the simple syrup in half from the standard Tom Collins recipe. If you do not have Saint-Germain, the Italicus rosolio works, or even an elderflower cordial (Bottle Green or Belvoir, available at any decent supermarket; if using cordial, skip the simple syrup entirely). Use a London Dry gin (Beefeater or Plymouth). Tall Collins glass full of ice. Soda must be ice-cold. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a slap-mint sprig. Pair with goat’s cheese, smoked trout, asparagus that has been wrapped in prosciutto, fresh peas in butter.
What to pour it alongside
Goat’s cheese, smoked trout, asparagus, fresh peas.
Notes
Saint-Germain is sweet, so cut the simple syrup in half. If you don’t have it, the Italicus rosolio or any elderflower cordial works (skip the simple syrup entirely if using cordial).
The recipe
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