Canne Collins

White rhum agricole and sweet white vermouth form a split base beneath lemon and soda. A small violet-liqueur measure adds a floral component, with grapefruit peel providing a separate aromatic garnish.

very pale lavender-straw Canne Collins over ice in a Collins glass with grapefruit twist.

Active preparation: 2 minutes

Ingredients

  • 30 ml White Martinique rhum agricole
  • 30 ml Dolin Blanc vermouth
  • 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 7.5 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
  • 5 ml Crème de violette
  • 90 ml Chilled soda water
  • 1 piece Grapefruit peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill a Collins glass with ice.
  2. Add white rhum agricole, Dolin Blanc vermouth, lemon juice, simple syrup and violet liqueur.
  3. Pour in chilled soda water slowly, then stir once gently.
  4. Express the grapefruit peel over the surface and add it.