Orange Rosemary Collins Cocktail

Name: Orange Rosemary Collins Cocktail - Ingredients, Method & Key Tips
Ingredients: Gordon’s London Dry Gin (or any other gin of choice); Orange juice; Lemon juice; Rosemary syrup; Soda water; Rosemary sprig; Orange peel

Gin

Author: Smriti Dey

A glass of orange beverage garnished with a lemon slice and rosemary, placed on a white surface with coconut, tangerine, lemon, and rosemary in the background.

A seasonal recipe in the Collins family, the orange rosemary Collins cocktail introduces botanical notes by retaining its core structure. While a traditional Collins cocktail leans on the acidic sweetness equilibrium, this variation shifts focus toward aroma, using herbal infusion to create a unique twist. The method relies on sequential layering, controlled stirring and precise dilution over ice to preserve integrity. Without interfering in its simplicity, this contemporary spin makes for a great daytime event option.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:

Gordon’s London Dry Gin (or any other gin of choice)
15ml
Orange juice
10ml
Lemon juice
5ml
Rosemary syrup
7ml
Soda water
20ml
Rosemary sprig
For garnish
Orange peel
For garnish

Method

Step 1
Add the gin, orange and lemon juice as well as rosemary syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Step 2
Shake thoroughly until well chilled, then strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with ice.
Step 3
Top with soda water and stir gently to combine.
Step 4
Garnish with a rosemary sprig and a twist of orange peel. Serve immediately.

Tips & Suggestions

When making the rosemary syrup at home, allow it to rest for at least 30 minutes after infusion to get a more concentrated flavour before bottling.
Test the citrus ratio with small batches, as acidity varies seasonally, especially when using fresh produce.