Absolut Raspberri Collins
Tart yet sweet – a classic porch cocktail for the summer!
Written by: Scott Van Dort
The Absolut Raspberri Collins shakes up the traditional Tom Collins with a burst of – you guessed it – raspberries. Not to be confused with the Raspberry Collins, which is made with gin, this mixer combines fresh raspberries, Absolut Raspberri Vodka, and syrup for the perfect blend of tartness and sweetness.
Easy to make, easy on the eyes, and oh-so-fruity, the Absolut Raspberri Collins is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 45 ml Absolut Raspberri
- 25 ml Simple Syrup
- 25 ml Lemon Juice
- 5 Whole Raspberries
- Soda Water
- Lemon Zest (Garnish)
- Raspberries (Garnish)
- Ice Cubes
What You’ll Need
- Jigger
- Citrus Press
- Highball Glass
- Boston Shaker
- Fine Mesh Strainer
How to Mix
- Fill a Boston shaker with plenty of ice.
- Squeeze 25 ml of lemon juice into the jigger and pour into the shaker.
- Measure and add 25 ml of simple syrup.
- Add 45 ml of Absolut Raspberri.
- Add 5 raspberries to the mix. Raspberries are already soft – so there’s no need to mash.
- Connect the large and small tins of your shaker and shake until chilled.
- Strain the mix into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top up the highball glass with soda water.
- Garnish with 2 whole raspberries and lemon zest.
Note: The fresher the raspberries, the brighter the cocktail. Raspberries are in season during summer and fall – with a deep-red hue and an even deeper flavor.
Add a Twist
The Collins is as wild as it is versatile, so you can shake things up with different garnishes, ingredients, and flavors for a blast of bubbly brilliance.
- If you’re feeling in the mood for something more exotic, why not use Absolut Passionfruit instead? Just add 45ml to the mix for lively colors reminiscent of summer.
- Elevate the citrus flavors of a classic Collins with Absolut Mandrin. Garnish with both a Lemon and Orange Wedge for extra citrusy goodness.
Common questions
Still looking for tips and inspiration for Absolut Raspberri Collins? We’ll leave you with these common questions.
An Absolut Raspberri Collins is a variation of a Raspberry Collins, which, of course, is a modern variation of the classic Tom Collins cocktail. This mix uses Absolut Raspberri Vodka as a base, while both the Raspberry and Tom Collins drinks feature gin.
An Absolut Raspberri Collins is sweet and slightly tart, offering the best of both worlds. Tangy raspberries and fresh lemon complement the vodka’s floral notes, while soda water provides a hint of crispness. The result? A perfect summer drink.
The Collins formula consists of lemon juice, sugar, and a spirit, topped off with soda water in a tall highball glass. While the classic Tom Collins uses gin as a base, you can use other spirits to create the same cocktail – like vodka or rum.
“This one is a certified winner. Everyone loves raspberries, everyone loves Collins.”
Ricardo 'Rico' Dynan, Absolut Global Brand Ambassador