Persimmon Collins

Twist Cocktail Recipes

A bright, fall-forward twist on the Tom Collins, the Persimmon Collins blends persimmon syrup, fresh lemon, and gin with a splash of club soda for a light, refreshing sip. Gently sweet and sunny with a hint of seasonal warmth, it’s an easy, approachable way to use persimmons in a cocktail.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Drinks

Cuisine Cocktail

Servings cocktail

Calories 212 kcal

Equipment

1 Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

2 oz gin or vodka
1 oz persimmon syrup
0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
2 oz Club soda to top

Instructions

In a shaker, combine gin (or vodka), persimmon syrup, and fresh lemon juice with ice.
Shake briefly—just enough to chill.
Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with club soda and give the drink a gentle stir.
Garnish with a persimmon wheel and a mint sprig.

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Notes

The Twist

Add 0.5 oz cinnamon syrup to the shaker and swap the mint garnish for an orange wedge. The result is warm, spiced, and citrusy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 29mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg

Keyword fruit, gin, vodka

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