Orange Rosemary Collins
The Orange Rosemary Collins is a light gin highball, tart and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 79 out of 100
- Sweet
- 59 out of 100
- Fruity
- 62 out of 100
- Herbal
- 31 out of 100
- Boozy
- 16 out of 100
How to make an Orange Rosemary Collins
To make an Orange Rosemary Collins, build over ice in a highball glass: 1½ oz gin, orange juice, lemon juice, ¾ oz rosemary syrup and soda water. Garnish with rosemary and orange peel.
You'll need
- Gin1½ oz
- Orange Juicetop up
- Lemon Juicetop up
- Rosemary Syrup¾ oz
- Soda Watertop up
- Rosemary, Orange Peelgarnish
Pairs well with: Rosemary Syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in gin and rosemary syrup.
- 3
Top with orange juice, lemon juice and soda water.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
- 5
Garnish with a rosemary sprig and an orange twist.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the orange juice and lemon juice fizzy.
Orange Rosemary Collins questions
What does an Orange Rosemary Collins taste like, and is it sweet?
Lightly sweet, not sugary: it's mostly tart and fruity. It's a light drink at about 5% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Orange Rosemary Collins?
About 5% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Orange Rosemary Collins and a 69 Special?
Both use gin and lemon juice. The Orange Rosemary Collins adds orange juice, rosemary syrup and soda water, while the 69 Special uses 7-up. The 69 Special is the stronger of the two.
How do I make a pitcher of Orange Rosemary Collinses?
For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz gin and 4¾ oz rosemary syrup in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with soda water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve an Orange Rosemary Collins in?
A highball glass.