Capetown Collins
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant landscapes of South Africa with the refreshing Capetown Collins, a unique twist on the classic Tom Collins. This lively cocktail harmoniously blends botanical gin with the earthy essence of brewed rooibos tea, balanced by zesty fresh lemon juice and a touch of sweetness from simple syrup. Topped with bubbly club soda and garnished with a fragrant sprig of thyme and a bright lemon wheel, this drink is as visually stunning as it is flavorful. Perfect for warm evenings or as a standout at your next gathering, the Capetown Collins offers a sophisticated, herbal refreshment in just five minutes. Cheers to effortless elegance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 oz Rooibos tea (brewed and cooled)
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 2 oz Club soda
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 piece Lemon wheel (for garnish)
- 1 sprig Sprig of fresh thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
Fill a Collins glass with ice cubes and set aside.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, rooibos tea, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Add ice cubes to the shaker, cover, and shake for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
Top with club soda and gently stir to combine.
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh thyme.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
