The Crimson Crush
This delightful take on a Collins family classic marries the bright, juicy notes of muddled raspberries with the crisp botanicals of London dry gin, all lengthened with sparkling soda. It's the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're lounging in a sun-drenched garden.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz Simple syrup
- 5-6 Fresh raspberries
- 3-4 oz Club soda
Instructions
- In a shaker, gently muddle the fresh raspberries.
- Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double-strain into a chilled Japanese-style highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with a fresh basil leaf and a few more raspberries.
Glassware: Japanese-style highball glass
Garnish: Fresh basil leaf and 2-3 fresh raspberries
History
A vibrant riff on the classic Collins, this drink swaps the traditional lemon and sugar for muddled raspberries and simple syrup, adding a fresh, fruity 'crush' to the effervescent base. The basil garnish introduces a subtle, aromatic twist that elevates the berry and gin notes.