Pearl Collins
Recipe: Meaghan Dorman, Dear Irving, New York City
Photo: John Valls
Jasmine, lemon and mint brighten this refreshing Collins.
Ingredients
- 1 oz. gin (Dear Irving uses Fords)
- 1 oz. Cocchi Americano
- ¾ oz. jasmine syrup
- ½ oz. fresh lemon juice
- 4-5 fresh mint leaves
- Chilled soda water
- Tools:shaker, strainer
- Glass:Collins
- Garnish:lemon wheel, mint sprig
Preparation
Shake the first 5 ingredients with ice to chill, then strain into an ice- filled glass, top with soda water, and garnish.
Jasmine Syrup: Add 1 Tbsp. of loose-leaf jasmine tea to 8 oz. of boiling water and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain, then add 8 oz. of granulated sugar to the tea, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.