Strawberry Lavender Collins Cocktail
This fresh twist on the classic Collins blends sweet strawberries and a hint of floral lavender with gin, lemon, and soda water for a light, refreshing drink. Perfect for warm afternoons or whenever you want a sparkling, aromatic sip.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Strainer
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Collins glass or highball glass
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz strawberry syrup or strawberry puree
- 0.5 oz lavender simple syrup optional, but recommended
- 3 fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 4 oz soda water or sparkling water or club soda
- ice cubes
- lemon wheel or strawberry slice for garnish
Instructions
- Add the sliced strawberries to your cocktail shaker and muddle until juicy.
- Pour in gin, lemon juice, strawberry syrup, and lavender syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake for about 15 seconds.
- Strain into a Collins glass packed with ice.
- Top with soda water, sparkling water, or club soda.
- Stir gently with your bar spoon to mix.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel or strawberry slice before serving.
Notes
If using strawberry puree, expect a bolder color and flavor. Adjust soda water for your preferred strength. Cut back on syrup to let gin shine. Always garnish with fresh fruit for extra aroma.