Ketel One Cucumber & Mint Collins

Savour the crisp and citrusy taste of Ketel One Vodka with lemon juice, cucumber and mint.

Ketel One Cucumber & Mint Collins

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
    1. Muddle the fresh ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker.
    2. Add the remaining ingredients except the Soda and shake with ice.
    3. Strain into an ice-filled Highball Glass.
    4. Top with soda.
    5. Garnish with a Mint Sprig.
  • 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.