A schematic, not to scale. The ml scale follows the glass.
Gin base
Ginger Collins
A Collins where ginger syrup replaces the sugar, so the heat comes in with it rather than alongside. Raw and peppery next to the drier fizz of a ginger beer, with juniper underneath and soda stretching it out.
Build
- Gin45 ml
- Ginger syrup15 ml
- Lemon juice20 ml
- Soda Water60 ml
Method
- Add gin, ginger syrup and lemon juice to a shaker.
- Add ice and shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and candied ginger.
Garnish
Lemon wheel and candied ginger
Method
Shake
Glass
Highball
Base
Gin
Strength
10.29%
Built
140 ml
In the book
Strength is calculated by Bar Assistant and includes its own assumption about dilution. Work it out yourself if you want to see the water separately.