Orange Rosemary Collins
The Orange Rosemary Collins is a refreshing twist on the classic Tom Collins, combining the bright, citrusy flavors of fresh orange juice with the herbal notes of rosemary.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Highball glass
- 7 ingredients
Orange Rosemary Collins
Ingredients
- Gin1½ oz
- Orange JuiceTop
- Lemon JuiceTop
- Rosemary Syrup⅞ oz
- Soda WaterTop
- RosemaryGarnish with
- Orange PeelGarnish with
Method
- Add the spirits to the bottom of the glass and top equally with the mixer drinks.
- Garnish with orange slices inside the glass as well as some rosemary on top.
What you need
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A hand citrus press
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The Orange Rosemary Collins is a modern herbaceous twist on the classic Tom Collins, emerging from the farm-to-bar movement. This contemporary creation highlights how bartenders elevate traditional recipes by incorporating fresh herbs and quality citrus.
Tips from the bar
- Muddle fresh rosemary gently to avoid bitterness
- use freshly squeezed orange juice and lemon juice
- incorporate a quality London Dry gin
- prepare a honey or rich simple syrup infused with rosemary for depth
Twists worth trying
- Thyme Citrus Collins
- Replaces rosemary with fresh thyme for a lighter herbal note
- Lavender Orange Collins
- Uses lavender syrup for floral complexity alongside citrus
- Sage Citrus Variation
- Substitutes sage for a more earthy, peppery character
What to eat with it
- Herb-roasted chicken
- Goat cheese and herb salad
- Rosemary focaccia
- Grilled vegetables
- Mediterranean herb-infused fish
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Orange Rosemary Collins?
A Orange Rosemary Collins is made with gin, orange juice, lemon juice, rosemary syrup, soda water, rosemary, orange peel.
What glass do you use for a Orange Rosemary Collins?
Serve a Orange Rosemary Collins in a highball glass.
What does a Orange Rosemary Collins taste like?
Expect citrusy, herbal, refreshing.
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