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Rose and Cucumber Collins

This delicately perfumed light, fizzy Rose and Cucumber Collins cocktail is a perfect pre-dinner sipper. With refreshing cucumber and a homemade rosewater syrup it is the perfect compliment to aromatic gin.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 3276 kcal
Course: Cocktails

Ingredients

ROSEWATER SYRUP:
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 4 cups raw sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup rosewater
CUCUMBER AND ROSE COLLINS:
  • shaved cucumber
  • 30 ml gin 1 oz
  • 15 ml rosewater syrup 0.5 oz
  • ice
  • sparkling water soda
  • mint sprig and dried food grade rose petals

Instructions

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  1. Add the water to a medium saucepan, along with the suger, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and simmer for 10 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved. Add the lime juice and rosewater and cook for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into a sterilised jar or bottle and allow to cool.
  2. Use a peeler to peel long strips of cucumber. The cucumber should stick to the sides of your glass. Press it around the glass to create a swirl effect. Add the gin and rosewater syrup, ice and top with sparkling water. Stir well. Add a sprig of mint and rose petals. Serve

Notes

  • Rosewater syrup recipe from epicurious. Makes roughy 500ml of syrup.

Nutrition Information

Calories 3276kcal (164%) Carbohydrates 803g (268%) Sodium 56mg (2%) Potassium 302mg (9%) Sugar 794g (1588%) Vitamin C 18.2mg (20%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3276

% Daily Value*

Calories 3276kcal 164%
Carbohydrates 803g 268%
Sodium 56mg 2%
Potassium 302mg 6%
Sugar 794g 1588%
Vitamin C 18.2mg 20%
Calcium 115mg 12%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.