Berry Collins
Alcoholic cocktail
Category : Alcoolisé
Origin : Londres
Ingredients of the Berry Collins cocktail
Preparation of the Berry Collins cocktail
Built directly in the glass In a tumbler glass, muddle the raspberries and blueberries with the strawberry syrup Fill the glass with crushed or cracked ice Pour in the gin, lemon juice and cane sugar syrup, then stir Top up with sparkling water Garnish with 2 straws, blueberries, raspberries and a lemon slice
History of the Berry Collins cocktail
The Berry Collins belongs to the great family of Collins drinks, long, refreshing cocktails associated with British bar culture and, more broadly, with the rise of sparkling drinks served over ice. Its connection to London evokes an urban setting where gin has long held a central place in local mixology. The Berry Collins is a fruity variation, retaining the iconic Collins structure while bringing a softer, more aromatic expression.
This cocktail is defined by the balance between the acidity of lemon juice, the freshness of sparkling water, and the botanical base of gin, lifted by notes of blueberry and raspberry. The strawberry syrup and cane sugar enhance its indulgent profile without diminishing the liveliness expected of a Collins. Served with crushed ice, it belongs to that tradition of thirst-quenching cocktails where effervescence and fruitiness soften the alcoholic strength.
It can be seen as an example of the contemporary evolution of classics: a drink that takes an old code and adapts it to more fruit-forward, approachable tastes. The Berry Collins thus illustrates the enduring presence of gin in London cocktails, while showing how red berries have renewed the aesthetic and aromatic range of modern long drinks.