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Lavender Collins

Modified: Sep 1, 2024 · Published: Jul 4, 2023 by Emily Toshiko · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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The lavender collins cocktail is refreshing and elegant! It combines the classic elements from a Tom Collins with the addition of lavender simple syrup. The lavender adds a slightly floral flavor making each sip feel elegant.

A tall glass on a wooden coaster with a purple collins drink garnished with lemon wheels and flowers.

The traditional tom collins cocktail is served in a tall glass over ice, with a base of gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and club soda. It is similar in taste to sparkling lemonade! In order to turn it into a lavender gin collins, simply swap in lavender simple syrup.

If you love lavender make sure to check out my lavender gin and tonic or lavender vodka lemonade! Both of these tasty cocktails use lavender simple syrup to achieve the sophisticated floral flavor.

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  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Lavender Cocktails You'll Love
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  • Lavender Collins

Ingredient Notes

A purple bottle of gin, simple syrup in a jar, lemon juice in a bowl, a whole lemon and a can of club soda on a white backdrop.
  • Gin - I use Empress 1908 gin in this recipe to achieve the beautiful purple color!
  • Lemon juice - use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled. The lemon juice adds tartness which helps balance out the sweetness of the simple syrup.
  • Lavender simple syrup - you can use store bought or make you own following my easy recipe for honey lavender simple syrup.
  • Club soda - this balances out the flavors while adding a nice bubbly element to the cocktail.

See recipe card for quantities.

Substitutions and Variations

  • Traditional tom collins - use regular simple syrup instead of lavender.
  • Botanical flavor - use thyme simple syrup instead of lavender.
  • Vodka Collins - use vodka instead of gin.
  • Purple tom collins - use Empress 1908 gin or simply add a few drops of purple food coloring.
  • Blueberry lavender collins - muddle 2 tablespoons of blueberries at the bottom of the mixing glass.
  • Mock-tail - omit the alcohol or substitute in a non-alcoholic botanical spirit.

Step by Step Instructions

Purchase or make your own homemade lavender simple syrup. You will need equal parts water and sugar (or honey) and a few tablespoons of culinary grade dried lavender. Heat the water and sugar together until the sugar dissolves. Add in the dried lavender and let it steep for at least 15 minutes. For more details, follow the instructions found in my honey lavender simple syrup post.

A mason jar with purple gin, ice, simple syrup and lemon juice on a wooden coaster.

Add ice, gin, lemon juice and lavender simple syrup to a mixing glass.

A mixing glass with a purple cocktail being stirred with a bar spoon on a wooden coaster.

Stir well until combined and chilled. This should take about 15-20 seconds.

A tall skinny glass with ice, lemon wheels and a purple gin cocktail on a wooden coaster.

Pour the cocktail into a tall glass over ice.

A tall skinny glass of a lavender collins garnished with lemon wheels with club soda being poured into the glass.

Top it off with club soda or sparkling water and enjoy!

Hint: Add a garnish to the glass to elevate your cocktail experience. Slice up lemon wheels, add a lemon peel or perhaps some lavender sprigs!

A Collins glass with a purple gin collins garnished with lemon wheels with purple flowers and a bowl of lavender.

Storage

While I recommend making this drink to order, you can make the cocktail without the ice or club soda ahead of time. Add ice and top it off with club soda before serving.

I do not recommend freezing this cocktail due to the club soda.

Top tip

To achieve a beautiful purple look, make sure to use Empress 1908 gin. This specific gin is dyed purple using butterfly pea flowers. Alternatively, you could use regular gin and add a couple drops of purple food coloring.

A tall glass of a lavender collins with lemon wheels and a bowl of dried lavender with purple flowers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a tom collins made of?

A traditional tom collins cocktail contains gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and club soda or sparking water.

What is a good gin to use for a tom collins?

I recommend using Empress gin to create a lovely purple flavor. My other favorite gins to use are Roku or Bombay Sapphire.

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    Easy Microwave Simple Syrup (only 2 minutes)

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Lavender Collins

Emily Toshiko
The lavender collins cocktail is refreshing and elegant! It combines the classic elements from a Tom Collins with the addition of lavender simple syrup.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Calories 211 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz gin
  • ½ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 oz lavender simple syrup store bought or homemade
  • 4-5 oz club soda
  • ice

Instructions
 

  • Fill a mixing glass halfway full with ice. Add the gin, lemon juice and lavender simple syrup.
  • Stir well for 15-20 seconds until chilled.
  • Strain into a tall glass over ice.
  • Top it off with the club soda and give the cocktail a gentle stir to distribute the flavors. Garnish with lemon wheels and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice rather than bottled.
  • You can purchase lavender simple syrup or make you own.
  • Use Empress 1908 Gin for the lovely purple color, or add a couple drops of food coloring.
Serving: 1drinkCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 41mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg

The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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  1. Em says

    July 04, 2023 at 2:24 pm

    5 stars
    This is delicious! It tastes similar to a bubbly lavender lemonade.

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