Guava Ginger Collins Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing cocktail combines the tropical sweetness of guava with spicy ginger and tangy citrus. The drink takes about 5 minutes to prepare.
Equipment
- Collins glass
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne strainer
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Ice cube tray
- Muddler
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz guava nectar
- 0.5 oz ginger syrup
- 2-3 fresh mint leaves
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a Collins glass with ice cubes and set aside.
- Add gin, lime juice, guava nectar, and ginger syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- Add 2-3 mint leaves to the shaker and gently muddle.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 10-12 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared Collins glass.
- Top with club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and fresh mint sprig.
Notes
The drink works best with fresh lime juice rather than bottled. Store-bought ginger syrup is fine, but homemade adds better flavor.
Keep guava nectar refrigerated after opening. It stays fresh for about 7 days.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace gin with extra guava nectar and club soda.
The cocktail pairs well with spicy foods and tropical appetizers.