Drinks

Bootsy Collins

  • Serves

    makes 1 cocktail

Bootsy Collins
HELEN ROSNER

A classic Tom Collins is a boozy take on lemonade. This variation — served at New York City restaurant Jack's Wife Freda and named for the flamboyant funk bassist Bootsy Collins — amps up the color, flavor, and potency with the addition of Lillet Rouge, a vibrant fortified wine.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 oz. simple syrup
  • 2 oz. Lillet Rouge, plus more to taste
  • Lemon wheels, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Combine all ingredients except lemon wheels in an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously, and strain into an ice-filled glass. Top off with more Lillet Rouge, if desired. Garnish with lemon wheels.

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