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Elderflower Collins

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (100)
Elderflower Collins image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2⁄3 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1⁄2 fl oz Elderflower liqueur
1⁄6 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
1 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄3 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
5⁄6 fl oz Thomas Henry Soda Water

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Collins glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of elderflowers or gypsophila (baby's breath) or lemon slice wheel.

Method

  1. SHAKE first 5 ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass whilst also pouring soda.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with elderflowers or gypsophila (baby's breath) or lemon slice wheel.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
More cocktails with similar strength and taste profile

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Elderflower Collins contains 196 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 13.72% alc./vol. (27.44° proof)
  • 19.9 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

See the history of the Collins cocktail on our Tom Collins page.

Review

A hint of elderflower adds interest to the classic Collins cocktail - long, balanced and refreshing.

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Comments & Discussion

Peter M Premium Member
Tasty. Used Hayman's London Dry, St-Germain, & Luxardo Maraschino. Make sure you don't over-pour the Maraschino or you could easily overpower the elderflower. Also some might like reducing the sugar and/or lemon, depending on palate.
score: 2
Annechien Premium Member
Excellent! This is so much better than I expected. I can taste both the elderflower and maraschino but they don’t overwhelm. Will definitely revisit this during the warm summer days ahead!
score: 2
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
I was so ready to trash this and, surprise to me (sort of... specs were specific, so I knew...), this is quite possibly (for sure) the best elderflower liqueur cocktail ever.
score: 1
Christopher Chaffin
for a collins drink it hits all the notes that are important, but to taste the elderflower and maraschino is slightly held back because of (in my opinion) an excess of lemon juice. if i were to make the drink again i would do a 2/3 ounce of lemon juice instead to allow the more subtle notes to come through.
score: 1
Jim Plante
This is a wonderful refreshing drink. This is my first cocktail with elderflower liqueur, St Germains is wonderful and ads such a nice light floral touch to this collins. Cheers to Bob and all the followers here, I'm new to the group and really enjoying trying new drinks!
score: 3
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Hi Jim. Welcome aboard. You'll find your bottle of elderflower liqueur is incredibly versatile. It mixes with any spirit, sherry and white wines, and white fruits (get's a bit lost with red fruits).
score: 1
Jacek Kochan
Less sugar I'd suggest. Shout out for whole difford's Crew and society. Great job. Thank U.
score: 3
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Thanks for your kind words. I'll be sure to re-try with 7.5ml sugar.
score: 1
Dan Pillsbury
My current favorite! The St Germaine makes it so delish.
score: 1
Tom W
Long, light with a lemony sharpness. Might try a touch more Luxardo next time round.
score: 2

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