Christmas Collins

Gin Moderate Christmas

Ingredients

22 ½ ml Lime Juice
22 ½ ml Lime Juice
15 ml Rosemary Simple Syrup
15 ml Rosemary Simple Syrup
120 ml Soda Water
60 ml Gin - London Dry
30 ml Pomegranate Juice
60 ml Gin - London Dry
30 ml Pomegranate Juice
120 ml Soda Water

Garnish

Rosemary Sprig
Lime
Pomegranate Seeds
Lime
Pomegranate Seeds
Rosemary Sprig

Tools & Glassware

Bar spoon

Directions

Fill a Collins glass with ice.
Add the gin, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and rosemary simple syrup
Short stir (5 - 7 seconds) to combine the ingredients
Top with club soda, stirring lightly to maintain the bubbles
Garnish with a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds, a sprig of rosemary, and a lime wedge for a festive finish

History

The Christmas Collins is a modern seasonal riff on the classic Tom Collins, a cocktail with deep historical roots and a flexible framework that’s inspired countless variations. The Christmas Collins builds on the Tom Collins template, swapping lemon for lime juice, sugar syrup for rosemary syrup, and adding pomegranate juice for festive colour and tartness. Garnishes like rosemary sprigs, lime wheels, and pomegranate seeds add seasonal flair and visual elegance. It is popular among home mixologists, UK gin enthusiasts, and content creators, especially during December. It’s part of a broader trend of seasonal Collins riffs, including elderflower, spiced pear, and cranberry variants.

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