Verde Collins
This is a spirited Tom Collins variation, built around the bold kick of spicy green pepper vodka. It's a truly refreshing highball, perfect for those who appreciate a little heat in their sip.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Spicy green pepper vodka
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz Simple syrup (1:1)
- 4 oz Club soda
Instructions
- Combine the spicy green pepper vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain into a Japanese-style highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a thin slice of green chili pepper.
Glassware: Japanese-style highball glass
Garnish: Lemon wheel and a thin slice of green chili pepper
History
A vibrant twist on the classic Tom Collins, this version swaps the traditional gin for a spicy green pepper vodka, adding a contemporary kick while retaining the drink's signature refreshment. The addition of a chili pepper garnish visually reinforces the drink's piquant character.