Ginger Lime Collins Cocktail Recipe
This drink’s got a punchy lime flavor, a hint of spicy ginger, and a good dose of sparkling club soda. Fresh juice and simple tools make things easy at home, at least for me.
Equipment
- A standard cocktail shaker with a tight lid does the trick,
- I grab a fine mesh strainer to catch any pulp from the lime or ginger syrup.
- For measuring, I’ll use a small liquid measuring cup or just a jigger if it’s handy.
- A tall Collins glass is best—it holds all the liquid and plenty of ice.
- Stirring is easy with a long bar spoon, but honestly, a regular spoon works if that’s what’s around.
- Citrus juicer helps squeeze every drop from the limes.
- For garnish, I just need a sharp knife and a small cutting board.
Ingredients
Here’s what I use for one Ginger Lime Collins:
- Gin 2 ounces
- Fresh lime juice 1 ounce
- Ginger syrup 0.75 ounce
- Club soda 2–3 ounces
- Ice As needed
- Lime wheel 1 for garnish
- Crystallized ginger optional 1 piece (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Pour in the gin, lime juice, and ginger syrup.
- Shake for about 10 seconds, just until it’s chilled.
- Strain the mix into a tall Collins glass packed with fresh ice using a fine mesh strainer.
- Top with club soda and give it a gentle stir with a long spoon.
- Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim. Sometimes I add a piece of crystallized ginger on a cocktail pick—why not?
Notes
If you want more of a kick, bump up the ginger syrup. For a lighter drink, just add extra club soda.
Fresh lime juice always wins over bottled—no question. Can’t find ginger syrup at the store? I make my own by simmering sliced ginger, sugar, and water in equal parts, then straining once it’s cool.
Sometimes I swap in vodka for gin if I’m in the mood for a twist. And I always use plenty of ice—it keeps things crisp.
Want it sweeter? Just a touch more syrup. I serve it right away for the best ginger and lime punch.