Based on the timeless Tom Collins, the Raspberry Collins takes the classic gin, lemon, sugar, and soda mix and adds juicy raspberries for extra flavour and colour. The result is a vibrant, bubbly pink drink that balances sweet, sour, and botanical notes with refreshing ease. Served in a tall glass with ice and fresh garnishes, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This cocktail is simple to make yet sophisticated enough to impress guests.

• 60 ml (2 oz) gin
• 30 ml (1 oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 15 ml (½ oz) simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 4–6 fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
• Soda water (to top up)
• Ice cubes

Add raspberries and simple syrup to a shaker and muddle well.

Pour in the gin and lemon juice.

Add ice and shake until chilled.

Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with ice.

Top up with soda water and stir gently.

Garnish with raspberries and a lemon wheel.