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Fleur Collins Cocktail

May 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Fleur Collins Cocktail--St. Germain and Creme de Violette lend a floral twist to the bright and bubbly Tom Collins cocktail.

Even though it’s not summer yet (and it won’t be for nearly another month!), my food and drink brain has been all summer, all the time. Maybe it’s because this month has been rather dreary and the wet winter seemed to last forever, or maybe I’m just ready to feel the sun on my face whilst sharing cocktails on the patio. Probably all of those things, actually.

This cocktail is a riff on a classic Tom Collins-minus the cherry, plus sweet floral notes from fragrant elderflower and violet liqueurs. I would even call this drink feminine, not because it’s girly and cloying, but because it’s lush, just sweet, and effervescent but still manages to pack a punch.

Fleur Collins Cocktail--St. Germain and Creme de Violette lend a floral twist to the bright and bubbly Tom Collins cocktail.

Even though it’s not official, the unofficial start of summer is this weekend! With Memorial Day celebrations about to be in full swing, I’ve teamed up with a mega-group of 50+ bloggers to bring you all the inspiration you need to throw the best bash–including this bright cocktail. See all the recipes for The Great Blogger BBQ below.

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5.0 from 4 reviews

Fleur Collins Cocktail
 
Prep time
3 mins

Total time
3 mins

 

St. Germain and Creme de Violette lend a floral twist to the bright and bubbly Tom Collins cocktail.
Author: Cindy
Serves: 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  • 2 ounces lemon juice
  • 1 to 2 ounces gin
  • 1 ounce St. Germain
  • ½ ounce Creme de Violette
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • ice
  • soda water
Instructions
  1. Combine the lemon juice, gin, St. Germain, Creme de Violette, and simple syrup in a mixing glass and stir to combine. Fill a cocktail glass with ice and pour over the mixture. Top with soda.
Notes
Elderflower and violet liqueurs can be found at many liquor stores. I used St. Germain elderflower liqueur and Rothman & Winter Creme de Violette.

*Simple syrup is a 1:1 ratio of water and sugar. Just mix both in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, pour into a heatproof jar to cool, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

3.5.3208

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Comments

  1. Amy | Club Narwhal

    May 25, 2016 at 5:57 am

    Those are the PRETTIEST glasses and I love that sweet flower. Looks so refreshing!

    Reply
    • Cindy

      May 25, 2016 at 7:42 am

      The glasses may have inspired the drink, ha! Thanks, Amy!!

      Reply
      • Charlotte

        June 20, 2016 at 2:48 pm

        Love the glasses! Can I ask where they’re from!?

        Reply
        • Cindy

          June 21, 2016 at 2:31 pm

          These are from Anthropologie! They come in several colors.

          Reply
  2. annie@ciaochowbambina

    May 25, 2016 at 7:24 am

    This cocktail is beautiful! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Cindy

      May 25, 2016 at 7:41 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  3. Katrina

    May 25, 2016 at 7:45 am

    Yep, I am SO with you! I can’t get summer off my mind and I want all the summery things NOW! This drink is so gorgeous and sounds awesome!!

    Reply
    • Cindy

      May 25, 2016 at 8:02 am

      Brain twins!

      Reply
  4. Susannah // Feast + West

    May 25, 2016 at 8:35 am

    This is the most beautiful cocktail, Cindy! I want! Thank you so much for participating in the Great Blogger BBQ! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cindy

      May 25, 2016 at 10:53 am

      Thank YOU, Susannah!

      Reply
  5. Kelsey @ Appeasing a Food Geek

    May 25, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    Oooooh girl! Those glasses. That marble board. I’m obsessed! Also this drink sounds divine. Can’t wait to try! 🙂 Happy #greatbloggerBBQ!

    Reply
  6. Sarah @ SnixyKitchen

    May 25, 2016 at 6:21 pm

    Ha! I love that what makes is girly is still that it packs a punch. The floral notes sound just perfect!

    Reply
  7. Tori//Gringalicious

    May 26, 2016 at 5:10 am

    Omg, you’re so good at cranking out perfect and refreshing drink combinations Girl! I love this new one!

    Reply
  8. Erica

    May 26, 2016 at 6:39 am

    SO BEAUTIFUL!!! These colors are lovely. And I want to try this at the next summer party over here in Indy! Will show to all the friends and make it happen hehe

    Reply
  9. Kari

    May 26, 2016 at 10:50 am

    Beautiful drink! Love the little flowers!
    Kari
    http://www.sweetteasweetie.com

    Reply
  10. Kate

    May 26, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    You are the reigning queen of pretty cocktails. These sound amazing too!

    Reply
  11. Amy

    May 27, 2016 at 11:29 am

    Sounds amazing and I love the glasses! May I ask where you got them?

    Reply
  12. Katie Crenshaw

    May 31, 2016 at 5:52 am

    I have never had a Tom Collins Cocktail. This version looks amazing! I love the idea of the floral notes. I can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
  13. Jaime

    June 30, 2016 at 6:29 am

    Thank you for sharing this lovely cocktail! I made this for a get together last night and it was a hit! I think the ingredients list is missing the simple syrup, though. I’m assuming it’s the 1 ounce above the ice? Also, any tips for getting the drinks to layer so beautifully with the violette on the bottom? Any tips for this newbie bartender are greatly welcomed =D

    Reply
    • Cindy

      July 1, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      Thanks for catching that, Jaime! I’ve corrected it!. To get the drink layered I just poured everything over ice except the soda, then added that as gently as possible.

      Reply
  14. Eden Passante

    June 30, 2016 at 11:09 am

    Love those glasses and the fresh flowers! So pretty!

    Reply
    • Cindy

      July 1, 2016 at 3:41 pm

      Thanks, Eden!

      Reply

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