Shiso Vodka Collins
The Collins format is a perfect vehicle for shiso — the herb has enough character to survive a tall glass. Green, long, and clean.
Served in a Collins glass · Garnish: Shiso sprig, lemon wheel · Difficulty: medium
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Shiso Syrup
- 4 leaves Green Shiso Leaves
- 3 oz Soda Water
Instructions
- Make shiso syrup: blend 20 shiso leaves with 1:1 simple syrup, strain through cheesecloth.
- Gently muddle shiso leaves in a shaker.
- Add vodka, lemon juice, and shiso syrup.
- Shake with ice.
- Strain into a Collins glass over ice.
- Top with soda water. Garnish with shiso sprig.