Friend Like Me
This lively Collins variation captures the Genie's boundless energy and charm, featuring aged rum, bright lemon, and the sunny sweetness of honey, all topped with effervescent soda. It's a cocktail that's always ready to put on a show!
Ingredients
- 2 oz Aged Rum
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Honey Syrup
- 0.25 oz Passion Fruit Liqueur
- 4 oz Soda Water
Instructions
- Combine aged rum, lemon juice, honey syrup, and passion fruit liqueur in a shaker with ice.
- Shake briefly to combine and chill.
- Strain into a Japanese-style highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a brandied cherry, like a little magical gem.
Glassware: Japanese-style highball glass
Garnish: Lemon wheel & brandied cherry
History
A joyful twist on the classic Collins, this drink swaps gin for a rich aged rum and incorporates honey and passion fruit for a tropical, golden hue. It’s a perfect representation of the Genie’s vibrant, wish-granting personality.