Celebrate the summer season with the Peach Collins! Mix gin, fresh peach, lemon juice, and simple syrup, then top with club soda for a refreshing and fruity delight.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
226
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 oz lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- ½ ripe fresh peach - diced
- 3-4 oz soda water
- Fresh peach slices and mint sprig - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Collins Glass
- Muddler
- Shaker
- Cocktail Strainer
- Fine strainer
- Measuring Jigger
- Bar spoon or long stirrer
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill a Collins glass with ice cubes. Give it a stir to chill it and set it aside.
- Muddle Peach: In your shaker, add ½ ripe fresh peach, diced, and 1 oz lemon juice. Muddle well to extract the juice and flavor from the peach.
- Add Simple Syrup: Add ¾ oz simple syrup.
- Add Gin: Measure and pour 2 oz Gin into the shaker as well.
- Shake: Fill the shaker with ice, close it and give it a good shake (10-15 seconds).
- Strain: Discard the ice in the Collins glass and refill it with fresh, new ice cubes. Then, using both the cocktail strainer and the fine strainer, strain the shaken drink into the ice filled glass.
- Top with Soda: Top off with approx. 3-4 oz soda water (adjusting to taste and to the size of the glass).
- Stir: Using a bar spoon or long stirrer, stir gently to combine.
- Garnish: Garnish with a mint sprig and a couple of fresh peach slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: If you're out of Gin, vodka can be a great substitute. It will give you a different flavor profile but still works well with the peach and lemon.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: Bottled lemon juice can work in a pinch if you don't have fresh lemons, but I always recommend fresh when possible. Fresh lime juice can also be an option.
- Simple Syrup: You can easily make your own simple syrup at home. Simply mix equal parts sugar and water over low heat, mix well to dissolve the sugar completely and let it cool down to room temperature before using. Agave nectar or honey syrup (2 parts honey to 1 part warm water) can be used as a substitute for simple syrup, or peach syrup for an even fruitier cocktail.
- Fresh peach: Frozen peach can work in a pinch, as well as peach purée. You can also use peach syrup instead of simple syrup for an extra peach touch or if fresh peaches are not in season. Last but not least, fresh nectarines or apricots can also be used to make this cocktail!
Making a Pitcher of Peach Collins:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Gin, 8 oz of fresh lemon juice, 6 oz of simple syrup and 4 diced fresh peaches.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, muddle the peach then add the Gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Let it rest for 10 minutes for the flavors to infuse then add ice and stir well.
- Serve: Strain to remove the ice and the muddled pieces of peach, pour into ice filled Collins glasses and top up with a dash of club soda. Garnish each glass with a mint sprig and a couple of fresh peach slices and serve immediately. If you have some leftovers, be sure to keep it in the fridge (make sure no ice cubes are left inside) in an airtight container.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic Gin's botanicals.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular Gin, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
The Peach Collins cocktail is naturally vegan as it doesn't contain any animal products. Most spirits, including gin, are vegan-friendly. However, some brands may use animal products in their production process, especially if a filtration process is involved. Always check the brand's website or contact them directly to ensure their products are vegan.
What is a Peach Collins?
A Peach Collins is a gin-based fruity cocktail made of muddled fresh peaches, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water. It’s easy to make as it only requires basic bartending skills such as muddling and mixing. The Peach Collins is an interesting variant of the classic Tom Collins cocktail, with the main difference being the addition of fresh peaches, which gives this drink its unique flavor profile.
What is a Peach Collins made of – The ingredients
Get these ingredients ready if you’re making a Peach Collins:
- Fresh Peach: Adds a sweet, fruity flavor and gives the cocktail its distinctive peachy taste.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: Balances the sweetness of the peach puree with a tangy, refreshing twist.
- Simple Syrup: Sweetens the cocktail and helps blend all the flavors smoothly.
- Gin: Provides the alcoholic base for the cocktail, adding a complex, botanical flavor profile.
- Soda Water: Adds carbonation to the drink, making it fizzy and refreshing.
- Ice Cubes: Cools down the cocktail, making drinking more enjoyable in warm weather.
- Fresh Peach Slices (for garnish): Enhances presentation and adds an extra burst of fresh peach flavor when bitten.
- Mint Sprig (for garnish): Gives a pop of color and a hint of fresh minty aroma.
