Ethereal Lychee Collins

This light and refreshing cocktail, the Ethereal Lychee Collins, is a delightful blend of gin, lemon juice, elderflower liquor, and simple syrup, topped with seltzer water for a fizzy finish. The combination of floral elderflower and zesty lemon creates a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors, while the addition of lychee as a garnish enhances the drink with its subtle, fruity aroma. Served in a Collins glass, this cocktail is not only visually appealing but also a delightful treat for the taste buds.

Ethereal Lychee Collins

The Ethereal Lychee Collins is a light and refreshing cocktail featuring gin, elderflower liquor, and lemon juice, topped with seltzer water for a fizzy finish.

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Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz Gin (e.g., Bombay)
  • 0.50 oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 0.25 oz Elderflower liquor (e.g., St. Germain)
  • 0.25 oz Homemade simple syrup
  • Seltzer water, to top off
  • Ice
  • Garnish options: lemon peel, lemon wedge, or lychee

Instructions

  1. Chill a Collins glass in the freezer.
  2. Add ice to the chilled glass.
  3. Pour the gin over the ice.
  4. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice.
  5. Slowly pour the elderflower liquor into the glass.
  6. Drizzle in the homemade simple syrup.
  7. Stir the contents in the glass gently.
  8. Top the cocktail with seltzer water.
  9. Garnish as desired with a lemon peel, lemon wedge, or lychee.
  10. Enjoy the Ethereal Lychee Collins!