Elderberry Raspberry Collins (The Garnish Club Edition)

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This recipe blends the floral, slightly woodsy notes of elderberry with the tart sweetness of raspberry, grounded by botanical gin.

Component	Quantity	Notes
Gin	60 ml / 2 oz	A London Dry or a floral/citrus-forward gin works best.
Elderberry Juice	20 ml / 0.75 oz	Adds depth and a darker color. Use a pure juice or concentrate.
Fresh Raspberry Juice	20 ml / 0.75 oz	Use fresh-pressed or high-quality puree, strained to remove seeds.
Fresh Lemon Juice	20 ml / 0.75 oz	Essential for balance and tartness.
Simple Syrup (1:1 ratio)	10 ml / 0.25 oz	Adjust to taste based on the tartness of your juices.
Soda Water	Top	About 60-90 ml / 2-3 oz.
The Garnish Club Garnish	1 slice + optional small pieces	See suggestions below for a premium finish.

To perfectly complement the pink/purple hue and botanical flavors, The Garnish Club offers excellent dehydrated choices:

Dehydrated Lemon Slice: The classic Collins garnish, it provides a bright citrus aroma and a nice contrast in color.
Dehydrated Lime Slice: Slightly less traditional, but the lime’s aroma works wonderfully with gin and berries.
Dehydrated Red Dragon Fruit Slice (Pitaya): A visually stunning choice! Its deep pink color will echo the raspberry beautifully and add exotic flair.
Optional Rim/Dust: Crush some of their Freeze-Dried Raspberries (if available) and use the powder to rim the glass or dust over the finished drink for an intense raspberry aroma.

Chill Your Glass: Use a Collins glass (tall and narrow) or a Highball glass. Fill it with ice to chill while you mix the cocktail.
Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add the Gin, Elderberry Juice, Raspberry Juice, Lemon Juice, and Simple Syrup.
Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the shaker is well-chilled. This ensures all the juices and syrup are thoroughly mixed and chilled.
Strain: Empty the chilled Collins glass of its ice. Fill it with fresh, large ice cubes. Double strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.
Top: Top the drink with chilled Soda Water (or Club Soda).
Garnish: Place your chosen The Garnish Club dehydrated slice (e.g., Lemon or Red Dragon Fruit) onto the rim or directly into the drink. If you have the freeze-dried raspberry powder, sprinkle a small amount over the top of the cocktail for an enhanced aroma.
Serve: Present with a straw, if desired, and enjoy!