Almond Collins (Adapted from The Cellar Bar, Merrien Hotel, Dublin, Ireland)

Almond Collins
(Adapted from The Cellar Bar, Merrien Hotel, Dublin, Ireland)

This drink is so refreshingly light and subtle – perfect for a hot summer day! You can substitute gin if you’d prefer.

1 ½ cups ice

2 oz vodka (~4 TBSP)

¾ oz lemon juice (~ 1 1/2 TBSP)

½ oz or 1 TBSP Almond or orgeat syrup (can be purchased here)

2 oz club soda

1 cup ice

1 lemon wedge

Combine vodka, lemon juice, and Almond syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add about 1 cup ice, cover and shake until chilled (about 30 seconds). Strain into the glass.

Top with club soda, and garnish with a lemon wedge. DELISH!

 

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