A Spot of Bother
A refreshing and unexpectedly elegant Collins, this drink captures Elizabeth Swann's journey from proper governor's daughter to swashbuckling pirate queen, with a crisp, herbaceous twist from muddled cucumber.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.75 oz Lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Elderflower liqueur
- 0.25 oz Simple syrup
- 3 slices Cucumber
- 4-5 oz Soda water
Instructions
- In a shaker, gently muddle the cucumber slices.
- Add London dry gin, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, simple syrup, and ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Double strain into a Japanese-style highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a delicate cucumber ribbon and a lemon wheel.
Glassware: Japanese-style highball glass
Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and lemon wheel
History
Inspired by the refreshing yet adventurous spirit of Elizabeth Swann, this Collins riff starts with proper gin and lemon, gets a floral lift from elderflower, and a fresh herbaceousness from muddled cucumber, representing her unexpected journey into the pirate's life.