Martin Desaulniers
2026-03-23T14:34:37-04:00

Jaipur Collins is a bright variation on the Tom Collins, layered with elderflower, mint, soft spice, and cucumber tonic for a fresh, aromatic finish.

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Jaipur Collins is a brighter, more aromatic variation on the Tom Collins. The structure stays familiar: gin, citrus, sweetness, and a sparkling finish. But here, Limonea shifts the drink toward a more layered register, with elderflower, mint, and soft spice adding a more vivid, perfumed edge. The name Jaipur fits the glass: bright color, cool lift, and a gentle weave of spice and floral notes that feels both refreshing and richly detailed.

Ingredients

1.5 oz Limonea

0.75 oz fresh lemon juice

0.75 oz elderflower syrup

0.5 oz emulsifier (or egg whites)

5 to 7 mint leaves

a pinch ground ginger

a pinch ground nutmeg

cucumber tonic (to top)

Glass: tall glass
Garnish: mint bouquet and a light dusting of ground nutmeg

How to Make It

1. Add Limonea, lemon juice, elderflower syrup, emulsifier, mint leaves, a pinch of ground ginger, and a pinch of ground nutmeg to a shaker.

2. Gently muddle to release mint oils

3. Fill with ice and shake until well chilled and lightly textured.

4. Dirty pour into a tall glass. Add ice if needed.

5. Top with cucumber tonic.

6. Garnish with a mint bouquet and a light dusting of ground nutmeg.

Pro Tips

Why this build works: Limonea keeps the drink bright and citrus-led, while elderflower and mint bring softness and lift. The ginger and nutmeg sit underneath, adding warmth without turning the drink heavy.

On the spice: keep both spices restrained. They should frame the drink, not dominate it.

Dirty pour texture: pouring everything into the glass keeps the drink fuller and more expressive, especially with the mint and spice in the mix.

Tonic choice: a crisp cucumber tonic keeps the finish cooler and cleaner than a standard tonic.