Bombay Sapphire Tangerine and Mint Collins

Bombay Sapphire CocktailA must for gin lovers, this Bombay Sapphire long cocktail is the perfect alcoholic refreshment to enjoy in the sun. The zesty tangerine flavour is paired down with a touch of mint, making this a real mix of flavours. Serve in a highball glass with plenty of ice. 

Serves: makes 1 cocktail

What You’ll Need: 

  • 50ml Bombay Sapphire
  • 25ml fresh lemon juice
  • 15ml sugar syrup or 2 teaspoons of caster sugar
  • 4-5 tangerine segments (alternatively use mandarin, satsuma, clementine or orange)
  • 6 medium size mint leaves
  • 1 large sprig of mint
  • 50ml soda water
  • Lemon wedge
  • Crushed ice

What To Do:

  1. Gather the mint leaves and clap them between your hands, rip them in half and wipe them around the rim of a highball glass, push them to the bottom of the glass. Place the tangerine segments on top of the mint and squash them with a rolling pin until the juice has fully drained.
  2.  Add the Bombay Sapphire, lemon juice, and sugar syrup and stir well with a long spoon.  Add crushed ice to ¾ full point in the glass and stir well in an upward lifting motion ensuring that the mint is evenly distributed throughout the cocktail.
  3. Top up with soda water and stir for a final time.
  4. Garnish with the lemon wedge and a large clapped mint sprig next to a straw.

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