Lemon Drop Collins (highball) Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Make Lemon Drop Collins (highball) Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each). Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
2
Mix the Cocktail
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice and the cooled simple syrup. Stir well to mix.
3
Add the Gin
Pour the gin into the pitcher with the lemon juice and simple syrup mixture. Stir gently to combine.
4
Prepare the Highball Glasses
Fill highball glasses with ice cubes, about halfway full.
5
Pour the Mixture
Pour the lemon and gin mixture over the ice-filled glasses, filling them about two-thirds full.
6
Top with Club Soda
Top each glass with club soda to fill it to the rim. Stir gently to combine.
7
Garnish
Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a few fresh mint leaves.
8
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Lemon Drop Collins!