Something Refreshing
I’m not much of a mixed drink connoisseur. I usually find that I enjoy wine more: sparkling, white Burgundy, and Bordeaux styles. However, a few years ago, while visiting with friends in Yorkshire, England, I discovered a cocktail that I enjoyed so much that I asked the bartender for the recipe.
It’s called a Hendrick’s Collins. This cocktail is delicious and refreshing—perfect for a summer afternoon in the garden.
Hendrick’s Collins
*Slightly modified
Ingredients:
One 12 ounce Collins glass
One shot of Hendrick’s Gin (distilled Scottish gin infused with rose & cucumber)
3/4 shot of St. Germain elderflower liqueur
Dash of lemon
3 Cucumber slices
Ice cubes
Soda Water
Cucumber and lemon wedge to garnish
*Belvoir Fruit Farms Elderflower Presse
*Special Note: This is a sparkling beverage that’s handmade in the U.K. and mixes well with gin. I originally had it in England; however, I have purchased it at The Fresh Market grocery store in my area. It can also be ordered online at amazon.com. My preference is to use half soda water and half Belvoir Elderflower Presse in this cocktail.
Preparation:
Fill the Collins glasses with ice. Full size ice cubes will melt more slowly and dilute the drink more slowly.
Add the gin, St. Germain, lemon juice, and cucumber slices into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Cover and shake for several seconds. Strain into a Collins glass and top with soda water (and Elderflower sparkling beverage if you wish). If you desire, remove cucumbers from cocktail shaker and add those to the glass.
Gently stir with a spoon to mix. Garnish with a cucumber slice or a wedge of lemon.
**Tonic water is pictured in the photograph of ingredients, because I accidentally picked up the bottle of tonic water instead of club soda when taking pictures for this post. By the time I realized my mistake, I had already sliced the cucumber. And, I didn’t have another cucumber to re-take the photo. Anyway, please use club soda in this cocktail recipe; it’s much better. 🙂
While in Yorkshire, our friends were kind enough to do a little sightseeing with us. And, while they live near Guisborough and Redcar, they aren’t too far from Whitby By The Sea. So, we had the good fortune to enjoy the lovely hills and dales as well as breathtaking views of the sea. Here are a few photos of our visit.
Categories: Photography, Recipes, Travel, Wine
Sounds lush!
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🙂
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Very pretty photos. Is that a public building or private home with all the ivy? Flavored gin is interesting. 🙂
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Thank you, Deborah. It’s a country Hotel. Hendrick’s gin is really nice–the cucumber and rose botanicals are lovely. 🙂
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Sounds pretty yummy even though I usually don’t drink gin. 🙂
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I don’t usually drink gin either, but it’s a nice change occasionally. Thanks, Deborah. 🙂
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A lovely refreshing drink for grown ups! What a lovely Holiday you are having or had! Cool photos too! 😀😀
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Many thanks, Sophie! 🙂
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Lovely cocktail! The cucumber garnish with fresh baby mint leaves (?) looks pro. We can use this recipe to help us finish our half bottle of St. Germain.
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Thank you. That sounds like a great plan! Enjoy!
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I wonder if Hendrick’s ever met the disco ball😊
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Hahaha! I’m sure it has….😉
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I love those Belvoir drinks Tonya, the raspberry and lemon one being my favourite! 🙂
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I do too, Judy. They’re so refreshing. The raspberry and lemon sounds wonderful! 🙂
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What a beautiful place to be!
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It was really lovely. Thank you for visiting. 🙂
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This was a beautiful post, with a charming set of pictures postcard memories included!
I will suggest to my friends this summertime refreshment, Tonya!
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Thank you, Robin. 🙂
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This seems like a truly thirst-quenching beverage! Can wait to prepare it and enjoy it during these hot days!
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I’m so happy you visited! This cocktail is perfect for summertime. I hope you enjoy it!
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Wow! Cocktail is my favorite drink, but we don’t have it in Oregon!!!
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