Ketel One Cucumber & Mint Collins
Savour the crisp and citrusy taste of Ketel One Vodka with lemon juice, cucumber and mint.
Ingredients
50ml
Ketel One Vodka
25ml
Fresh Lemon Juice
15ml
Sugar Syrup (2:1 Ratio)
4
Cucumber Slices
8
Mint Leaves
10ml
Soda
1
Mint Sprig (Garnish)
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Highball Glass
1
Ice Scoop
1
Jigger
1
Cocktail Shaker
1
Hawthorne Strainer
1
Muddler
1
Tongs
Serves:
1
Method
Preparation
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Muddle the fresh ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker.
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Add the remaining ingredients except the Soda and shake with ice.
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Strain into an ice-filled Highball Glass.
- Top with soda.
- Garnish with a Mint Sprig.
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Alcohol content
Alcohol content:
16 g per serve
Interesting facts
The Collins is a classic cocktail that is typically made with a base spirit, most commonly gin, along with lemon juice, sugar and carbonated water. This sour cocktail is served long over ice in a tall, round glass that’s named after the drink itself.
History of the Drink
As a classic cocktail, the Collins has become a popular choice among cocktail enthusiasts and is widely recognized for its refreshing taste. Its origins can be traced back to the Limmer's Inn – a dive bar that was a popular haunt among sporting types during the 19th Century. John Collins, who worked as a bartender at the inn, is credited with creating the cocktail that bears his name. The Limmer's Inn, located on Conduit Street in London was well-known for its gin punch as early as 1814. It’s believed that the Collins cocktail may have evolved from this popular drink of the time.
