Thyme and Citrus Gin Collins Cocktail
A refreshing gin Collins cocktail with bright citrus, fresh thyme, and sparkling soda. This easy, herbal drink is perfect for summer gatherings or any time you want something lively and light.
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine strainer
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz dry gin Old Tom gin works too
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup or sugar syrup
- 0.25 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 sprig fresh thyme plus more for garnish
- 2 oz soda water or club soda 2-3 oz to taste
- ice cubes
- citrus peel lemon or lime, for garnish
Instructions
- Drop the thyme and simple syrup into the bottom of your highball glass and gently muddle to release the oils.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the gin, lemon juice, and lime juice.
- Stir together with your bar spoon.
- Top with soda water or club soda, pouring slowly to keep it fizzy.
- Give it one last gentle stir. Garnish with a thyme sprig and a twist of citrus peel.
Notes
Use dry gin for crispness or Old Tom for more sweetness. Always use fresh citrus. Adjust simple syrup for sweetness preference. Muddle extra thyme for a stronger herbal note. Pour soda slowly to keep bubbles. Rubbing citrus peel on the rim adds extra aroma.