Sugar Free Gin Collins Food

BLACKBERRY COLLINS

Steps:

• Bring blackberries, sugar, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat so that liquid is at a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until fruit is very soft, 20-25 minutes. Let blackberry syrup cool, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing on fruit to extract as much liquid as you possibly can; discard solids.
• Add gin and lemon juice to syrup in pitcher. Add ice to fill and stir until chilled, about 3 minutes.
• Fill Collins glasses with ice cubes and divide cocktail among glasses. Top each with ¼ cup club soda and garnish with lemon wheels.

SUGAR FREE GIN COLLINS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, dissolve Splenda in water. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Place in sealed container and refrigerate until chilled. Use 3/4 oz for recipe and reserve rest for later use.
• In a tall glass filled with ice, add simple syrup, lemon juice and Gin. Stir well. Top with club soda. Add a lemon wedge for garnish if desired.

TOM COLLINS

Steps:

• Build the drink over plenty of ice in a Collins glass, stir gently and garnish with a slice of lemon. 3 TWISTSRaspberry CollinsRaspberries give this twist on the classic Collins a pretty splash of colour. Start by gently muddling a handful of raspberries in the bottom of an empty Collins glass, then add the ice, all the other ingredients and mix well with a long handled spoon. Garnish with an orange slice. Brandy CollinsThis is a really refreshing way to enjoy cognac. For best results, use a young-ish VS or VSOP cognac that's nice and fruity. Just make the drink as normal, substituting cognac for gin, then garnish with a slice of ginger or a ribbon of lemon peel. Elderflower CollinsElderflower and lemon is a winning combination. You can make it with elderflower cordial or liqueur for something a touch more boozy. Mix the drink as normal, but use the liqueur or cordial in place of the sugar syrup. Garnish with a lemon slice.