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The Refreshing Garden Collins Makes a Perfect Summer Drink
Put a twist on the classic Tom Collins with this cocktail.
👥 1 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Ian Palmer📖 countryliving
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●strainer
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Combine vodka, lemon juice, syrup, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until well chilled, 10 to ⏱️ 15 seconds.
2
Strain into a collins glass. Top with ice and soda water. Garnish with a lemon wedge and mint and basil sprigs.
Soda water
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For Summer Herb Syrup:
4
Combine 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup fresh basil, 1/2 cup fresh mint, and 1 cup water in a small sauce pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, cover, and steep for ⏱️ 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer. Chill in an airtight container for up to 5 days. (Yields about 1 cup.)
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