Vodka Collins Riff from Melrose Umbrella Co.

Name: Vodka Collins Riff from Melrose Umbrella Co.
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

RECIPE: Scott Eton for Melrose Umbrella Co., Los Angeles

Photo: Genevieve Adams

December 03, 2018

A seasonal take on the classic.

Rosemary syrup mixes seamlessly with the flavors of pine and pear in this seasonal Vodka Collins.

Ingredients

3/4 oz. pear vodka (Grey Goose La Poire)
3/4 oz. vodka
3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. rosemary-honey syrup
1/2 oz. Douglas Fir liqueur
1 1/2 oz. soda water

Tools:shaker, strainer
Glass:Collins
Garnish:fennel fronds

Preparation

Add all the ingredients (except the soda) in a shaker with ice and shake to combine. Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice. Top with soda. Stir briefly to combine. Garnish.
Rosemary-Honey SyrupIn saucepan, add 2 sprigs of rosemary to 4 oz. of water, then bring up the heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 10 minutes and remove from the heat. After 5 minutes, strain out the rosemary. Add 12 oz. of honey to the water and stir until combined. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.