Old Tom Pineapple Collins
For a traditional Tom Collins substitute London Dry Gin and simple syrup for the Old Tom and pineapple.
This super summery twist is pretty hard to pass up though.
1 1/2 ounces Old Tom Gin
1 ounces Pineapple Syrup
3/4 ounce fresh Lemon Juice
Club Soda
Combine the gin, pineapple syrup and lemon juice in cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain
into a tall glass filled with ice, top with club soda (about 3 – 4 ounces). Serve garnished with a lemon flag.
Yield: 1 cocktail
Pineapple Syrup
If you have any of this syrup left over, it’s tremendous on ice cream, pancakes, waffles or as a substitute for honey. If you prefer you can leave the pineapple in the completed syrup without
straining. The flavor intensifies as it sits.
1 Cup Cubed Fresh Pineapple (approx 1” cubes)
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Cup Water
Cut the pineapple into 1” cubes. Bring water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan. Stir until sugar
is dissolved. Add the pineapple and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced
to 1 cup, about 8 – 10 minutes, occasionally gently pressing the pineapple to release the juices .
Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Yield: 1 cup
