Cocktail Recipes and Perfect Pairings

Yuzu Tom Collins

We love sharp, bold, punchy citrus flavours. Our take on a traditional Tom Collins cocktail adds Yuzu (an East Asian citrus fruit) to really boost up those zesty lime notes.

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Named after a hoax that was doing the rounds in New York in 1874, the Tom Collins is a long drink often served in a tall, thin glass (referred to as a Collins glass or high ball). It's really refreshing and super easy drinking. Our citrus-forward dry gin really complements the lime juice and yuzu seltzer in this classic cocktail - we're big fans. Of course, if you don't have any Yuzu seltzer this drink is just as delicious if you use soda water.

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Here's what you'll need:

• Cocktail shaker

• 25ml Barry Island Welsh Dry Gin

• 25ml lime juice

• 25ml sugar syrup

• 125ml Yuzu seltzer (we like Something and Nothing's Yuzu Seltzer). Or feel free to use soda water instead.

• Ice

• Lime wedge to garnish

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Add ice to your cocktail shaker and pour in the gin, lime juice and sugar syrup. Shake for 5 seconds to blend and cool the ingredients.

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Strain the mixture in to a tall glass.  Add ice cubes then add the yuzu seltzer. Garnish with a wedge of lime to finish.