Scarlet Fizz
A vibrant take on the Gin Collins, this drink combines the soft, aromatic notes of Plymouth Gin with bright lemon and the fruity depth of grenadine, all lengthened with effervescent soda water.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Plymouth Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Grenadine
- 4 oz Soda Water
Instructions
- Add Plymouth Gin, fresh lemon juice, and grenadine to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake briefly (a 'whip shake') to combine and chill.
- Strain the mixture into an ice-filled Collins glass.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a fresh lemon wheel and a few dashes of grapefruit bitters for a subtle aromatic lift.
Glassware: Collins
Garnish: Lemon wheel, 2 dashes grapefruit bitters
History
Inspired by the classic Collins family of drinks, this variation swaps out traditional simple syrup for grenadine, lending it a beautiful color and a tart-sweet pomegranate backbone. The addition of grapefruit bitters adds a layer of bright, zesty complexity that complements the gin and lemon beautifully.