Paul Kushner
The Blueberry Lavender Collins is a refreshing floral cocktail that combines delicate botanicals with vibrant fruit flavor for a drink that’s as elegant as it is invigorating. Built on a base of crisp gin, this twist on the classic Tom Collins incorporates a fragrant blueberry-lavender syrup and bright lemon juice for a beautifully balanced sweet-tart profile. Topped with bubbly soda water, it’s light, effervescent, and perfect for spring or summer sipping. Served tall over ice and garnished with fresh blueberries and a sprig of lavender, this cocktail is a stunning showpiece for brunches, garden parties, or any moment that calls for a touch of charm.
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Tasting Notes
The Blueberry Lavender Collins is a floral, fruit-forward twist on the classic Collins cocktail. Gin provides a crisp, botanical base, while blueberry-lavender syrup adds sweet, earthy complexity. Lemon juice brightens the mix with fresh acidity, and soda water gives it a light, bubbly lift. Garnished with blueberries and a sprig of lavender, this cocktail is refreshing, elegant, and perfect for spring and summer sipping.
Equipment and Glassware
Use a cocktail shaker and jigger for mixing, and serve in a Collins or highball glass over ice. A bar spoon helps gently stir in the soda water, and garnish tools add a polished finishing touch.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz blueberry-lavender syrup
- 1 oz lemon juice
- Soda water (to top)
- Fresh blueberries and a lavender sprig (for garnish)
Instructions
- Shake: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine gin, blueberry-lavender syrup, and lemon juice. Shake well until chilled.
- Strain: Strain into a Collins or highball glass filled with ice.
- Top: Fill the glass with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish: Add a few fresh blueberries and a sprig of lavender for a fragrant, floral finish.
Pro Tips
- Homemade syrup tip: Simmer blueberries, lavender buds, sugar, and water, then strain for a fragrant, colorful syrup.
- Use dry gin to balance the sweetness from the syrup.
- For extra flair, use edible flowers or a lavender sugar rim.
When to Serve
The Blueberry Lavender Collins is a delicate and refreshing cocktail that combines floral elegance with a burst of berry sweetness—perfect for celebrating in style. Crafted with gin, fresh lemon juice, blueberry lavender syrup, and topped with sparkling water, this drink is light, effervescent, and full of garden-fresh charm.
Its soft purple hue and fragrant aroma make it a standout at brunches, garden parties, wedding showers, or any warm-weather gathering where presentation and refreshment go hand in hand. Garnished with fresh blueberries, a sprig of lavender, or a lemon twist, the Blueberry Lavender Collins is a beautiful, flavorful sipper that brings elegance and ease to every occasion.
Recommended Brands
- Gin: Bombay Sapphire, Hendrick’s, or Empress 1908 (for added color flair)
- Soda water: Fever-Tree, Topo Chico, or Q Mixers
- Blueberry-lavender syrup: Monin, or homemade for freshness
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Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz blueberry-lavender syrup
- 1 oz lemon juice
- Soda water to top
- Fresh blueberries and a lavender sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Shake: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine gin, blueberry-lavender syrup, and lemon juice. Shake well until chilled.
- Strain: Strain into a Collins or highball glass filled with ice.
- Top: Fill the glass with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish: Add a few fresh blueberries and a sprig of lavender for a fragrant, floral finish.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Use a floral-forward gin to complement the lavender notes.
- For a deeper hue, muddle a few blueberries into the syrup before shaking.
- Make your own blueberry-lavender syrup by simmering blueberries, dried lavender, sugar, and water, then straining.
