Basil Tom Collins Cocktail

This Basil Tom Collins recipe is a fun summer-y spin on the classic gin cocktail. Although, just between you and me: I drink it all year round.

 

Basil Tom Collins Ingredients

• gin
• simple syrup
• fresh lemon juice
• fresh lime juice
• large basil leaves
• soda water
• Spear or thin slice of English cucumber (or other edible skin cucumber)

How to make a Basil Tom Collins

To prepare the garnish:

• Cut into thick spears about 1”/2.5cm taller than your glass.
• Use a peeler (or mandoline) to thinly slice the cucumber lengthwise

 

Step 1: Add ice cubes to a collins or large rocks glass.

Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle the basil leaves with the simple syrup.

Step 1: Add the lemon juice, lime juice, and gin.

Step 1: Add ice and shake for 30 seconds.

Step 1: Strain into the prepared glass.

Step 1: Top with soda water and add the cucumber garnish. If aiming for a swirl of cucumber against the side of the glass, place the cucumber in first – use a chop stick or bar spoon to help position it before adding the ice.