Willow Bloom Fizz
This charming Collins variation keeps the spirit light with crisp Fino sherry, allowing the lemon and elderflower to truly sing. It's a perfect sipper for a sunny afternoon.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Fino Sherry
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz Elderflower liqueur
- 3 oz Soda water
Instructions
- Combine Fino sherry, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur in a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well-chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled Japanese-style highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with soda water and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh mint.
Glassware: Japanese-style highball glass
Garnish: Lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh mint
History
This riff on a gin Collins swaps the traditional gin for a crisp Fino sherry, maintaining a dry, herbaceous character while significantly lowering the alcohol content. The elderflower and lemon remain central, offering a vibrant, floral-citrus balance.