Garden Gin Collins
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A gin Collins built on muddled cucumber and basil, sharpened with fresh lime and a top of soda water. Celery bitters adds a savory edge that keeps it crisp rather than sweet.
This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.
Build Your Drink
INGREDIENT LIST
2 oz gin
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
2 cucumber slices
2 basil leaves, or mint
2 dashes celery bitters
Soda water, to top
COCKTAIL METHOD
Muddle the cucumber and basil with the lime juice in a shaker.
Add the gin, simple syrup, and celery bitters, then fill with ice.
Shake well, then strain into a tall glass over fresh ice.
Top with soda water and garnish with a basil sprig.
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BASIL OR MINT
We love basil for its slightly peppery, garden fresh quality, but mint works just as well if that is what you have on hand. Either way, muddle gently so you release the oils without turning the leaves bitter.
WHY CELERY BITTERS
Celery bitters is what gives this Collins its subtle savory edge and keeps it from tasting like a straightforward lime soda. A little goes a long way, so two dashes is really all you need. → Shop the celery bitters we use
GIN CHOICE
A classic London dry gin lets the cucumber and basil shine. If you want something a little more floral, Uncle Val's botanical gin works too.
MAKE IT A PITCHER
To batch for a group, multiply the gin, lime, simple syrup, and bitters, then keep the cucumber and basil separate until serving. Muddle fresh into each glass so the herbs stay bright.
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A ritual we return to
Our cocktails are part of something bigger for us. They’re the beginning of Date Nite, a connection-centered experience we created to help you slow down, share a meal, and enjoy time with the one you love.
Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.
It is not about perfection. It is about presence, and creating space to reconnect, whether that is with your partner or simply with yourself, over a really good meal.
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Kevin & Kate
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