Green Tea & Lime Tom Collins

Recipe

A refreshing take on the classic Tom Collins.

Serves: 1 person   |   Prep time: 10 minutes   |   Cooking time: 15 minutes

Japanese   |   Cocktail   |   Gluten Free   |   Dairy Free   |   Vegetarian   |   Vegan

  

Ingredients

For the Green Tea Syrup:

• 2 Green Tea Bags
• 200g Caster Sugar

For the Green Tea Tom Collins:

• 50ml Gin
• 30ml Green Tea Syrup
• 30ml Lime Juice
• Soda Water

To garnish:

• Slice of Lime

  

Method

1. Pour 200ml of boiling water onto the teabags and leave for 5 minutes to stew.
2. Remove the tea bags, then pour the tea into a small saucepan along with the caster sugar.
3. Bring to a boil and ensure all the sugar has dissolved, then leave to cool.
4. Store the syrup in a jar. Any remaining green tea syrup can be used in other drinks or desserts.
5. Fill a long glass with ice and pour over the gin, green tea syrup and lime juice and stir.
6. Top with soda water and garnish with fresh lime, then serve.