East Garden Fizz
A bright and bubbly Collins variation, this cocktail combines the botanical complexity of London Dry Gin with the sweet, fragrant notes of homemade lychee syrup and the crisp freshness of muddled cucumber, all topped with soda.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Lychee Syrup
- 3 slices Cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 2-3 oz Soda Water
Instructions
- In a Collins glass, gently muddle the cucumber slices.
- Add gin, fresh lemon juice, and lychee syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the Collins glass over fresh ice.
- Top with soda water and gently stir to combine.
Glassware: Collins
Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and a fresh lychee.
History
This effervescent creation is a vibrant take on the Gin Collins, swapping traditional simple syrup for a homemade lychee syrup. The addition of muddled cucumber brings a refreshing, verdant layer, perfectly complementing the gin's botanicals and the lychee's sweetness.