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Sumac Collins

This Sumac Collins will be your new favorite cocktail recipe. It combines a homemade Sumac simple syrup, bright gin, lemon, and soda, creating an incredibly diverse yet approachable cocktail. The definition of drinkable - this drink is sure to please.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cocktails, Lemon, Sumac, Tom Collins
Servings: 1 drink

Ingredients

Sumac Simple Syrup:

  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2-3 Tbsp ground sumac
  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 1 oz Sumac Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • Soda

Instructions

Sumac Simple Syrup:

  • In a small saucepan combine water and sugar, set over medium heat.
  • Watch closely, swirling pan to dissolve sugar. Once sugar is completely dissolved, remove from heat.
  • Add ground sumac to pan, allow to steep until cool. Strain out any solids, and transfer to a glass jar. Store in fridge for up to one week.

Sumac Collins:

  • In an ice filled cocktail shaker, combine gin,sumac simple syrup, and juice of half a lemon. Shake vigorously until combined.
  • Pour in to an ice filled Collins glass. Top with soda, garnish with lemon.

Notes

Recipe inspired by Shallom Y'all restaurant, Portland, OR. 
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