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Empress Lemongrass Cucumber Collins

Lemongrass Cucumber Collins

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The Lemongrass Cucumber Collins is a refreshing, sophisticated drink perfect for summer! Featuring Empress 1908 Indigo Gin, homemade lemongrass syrup, and fresh cucumber juice.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword collins, Gin, Gin Cocktail, lemongrass, lime, sparkling water
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

Lemongrass Simple Syrup

  • 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

Cocktail

  • 1 1/2 oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
  • 3/4 oz lemongrass syrup
  • 1 oz cucumber juice
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • 1/2 cup sparkling water
  • Garnish: cucumber, edible flowers, basil

Instructions

Lemongrass Simple Syrup

  • Prepare lemongrass stalk: Trim the bottom 1/2 inch. Use a mallet or muddler to bruise the lemongrass and release natural oils. Use a sharp knife to dice the lemongrass.
  • Add diced lemongrass, sugar and boiling water to a heat proof cup. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Allow the mixture to chill and infuse for at least 10 minutes on the counter or up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
  • Strain the mixture into a jar, discarding solids.

Cocktail

  • Add lemongrass syrup, cucumber juice and lime juice to a cocktail glass. Stir to combine. Add ice and sparkling water.
  • Slowly pour Empress 1908 Indigo Gin into the glass so it layers. If desired, garnish with cucumber, edible flowers and basil. Stir before enjoying.