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Herbal Rum Collins
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🍋 Herbal Rum Collins – A Fresh Botanical Twist on a Classic Cocktail

Looking for a refreshing and herbaceous cocktail to elevate your evening? The Herbal Rum Collins offers a botanical twist on the beloved classic. Infused with fresh mint and balanced with zesty lemon and the smooth depth of rum, this drink is light, fizzy, and perfect for warm afternoons or sophisticated garden parties.

🍹 Cocktail Details:

  • Base Spirit: Rum

  • Glass Type: Collins Glass

  • ABV: 10% (Low-Alcohol)

  • Difficulty: Easy

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes

🌿 Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Rum

  • 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

  • 1 oz Simple Syrup

  • 4 oz Club Soda

  • Fresh Mint Leaves (about 6-8)

  • Lemon Wheel (for garnish)

  • Mint Sprig (for garnish)

  • Ice

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🧊 Instructions:

  1. In a shaker, muddle fresh mint leaves with the lemon juice and simple syrup to release the oils.

  2. Add rum and ice, then shake until well chilled.

  3. Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice.

  4. Top with club soda and stir gently to mix.

  5. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a mint sprig.

✨ Why You’ll Love This Cocktail:

  • Refreshing and light, perfect for warm weather

  • A unique herbal twist on a traditional Collins

  • Ideal for brunches, garden parties, or cocktail hour

  • Simple ingredients, big flavor

✅ Pro Tips:

  • Use white rum for a cleaner finish or aged rum for more complexity.

  • For extra herbal depth, try adding a splash of herbal liqueur like Chartreuse or a dash of bitters.