Mint Collins, a summer cocktail recipe, is a delicious twist on a Tom Collins. This vodka mint Collins is light and refreshing, making it perfect for a hot summer day.

So, by now you’ve guessed that today is kind of a special day and I’m celebrating with a vodka mint Collins recipe. OK, not just kind of special, it’s very special. Today is Meghan from The Tasty Fork’s birthday! To celebrate, she’s having a birthday party and you’re all invited!

If you’ve never been to see Meghan on her blog, now’s your chance. She makes the best {I mean the best} recipes! Quinoa Buffalo Chicken Salad, Asian Chicken Burrito with Sriracha Peanut Butter Sauce, and Grilled Cumin Flank Steak with Tomato Lime Salsa to name a few. She’s a Chicago girl, major sports fan, a wife, mom to a cute pooch, and a great friend.

Meghan has rounded up several of her blogging friends, including yours truly, to make food, drinks and treats for everyone. I chose something light and refreshing, since it’s been 104º + here for the last week or so.

I created a fun twist on a Tom Collins, which is normally made with gin. I’m not really a gin sort of girl, so I went with vodka. I didn’t think you’d mind.

For an easy cocktail recipe, a vodka mint Collins is pretty simple to make, too.

To see what everyone else has brought to the party, click the button below!

What are your favorite party recipes? Please feel free to share them in the comments. I would love to try them!

Vodka Mint Collins

Vodka Mint Collins is a refreshing spring or summer cocktail

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Rachel

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Ingredients

2 oz vodka
Tonic water
3 lemon wheels
1/2 oz simple syrup
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 sprigs fresh mint
Ice
1 lemon wedge for garnish, if desired

Instructions

Gently muddle lemon wheels, syrup, lemon juice and mint in a shaker. Add vodka and fill with ice
Shake well
Pour into glass; fill with tonic water
Garnish with lemon wedge if desired

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1326

% Daily Value*

Total Fat: 5 g 7.69%
Saturated Fat: 0 g 0%
Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
Sodium: 31 mg 1.29%
Potassium: 41 mg 1.17%
Total Carbohydrate: 261 g %
Sugar: 14 g
Protein: 52 g
Vitamin A: 0%
Calcium: 20 mg 2%
Iron: 0 mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Thanks for helping us celebrate Meghan’s Special Day, we hope you had as much fun as we did!

Be sure to visit The Tasty Fork so you can see what everyone else has brought to the party!

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Comments

Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
June 14, 2013 at
Looks so refreshing - pinned. Fun to see what everyone is making for Meghan!
- Rachel Willis says
  June 14, 2013 at
  Thanks, Deb!
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
June 14, 2013 at
Looks completely delicious and refreshing for lazy summer afternoons-that is if I ever get to have a lazy summer afternoon!
- Rachel Willis says
  June 14, 2013 at
  You've got to MAKE the time, Tanya. Totally worth it! :)
Heather Tullos says
June 14, 2013 at
3 drinks in a row for Meghan's Birthday Bash!! This looks super refreshing. Loving all these celebration posts :)
- Rachel Willis says
  June 14, 2013 at
  What's a birthday bash without proper drinks? ;)
Julie E says
June 14, 2013 at
This Collins sounds totally fabulous Rachel. I love the mint and lemon instead of traditional lime. So perfect for summer. This is officially on my make it ASAP list woman. :)
- Rachel Willis says
  June 14, 2013 at
  So glad you like it Julie!
Melissa {Persnickety Plates} says
June 14, 2013 at
Yay vodka! Great choice =)
Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says
June 14, 2013 at
Rachel, this sound like another fantastic summer drink! Anything with lemon and mint, I'm there! Fun to see what everyone is bringing to Meghan's party. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!
Julie says
June 15, 2013 at
Yea, this looks so good! I'd love this drink. Pinned to my Tasty Beverage board. :)

Have a great weekend, Rachel!

Julie @ This Gal Cooks
Katie Clark says
June 15, 2013 at
Well, I don't drink, but I'm sure this is delicious! :)
cooking with curls says
June 15, 2013 at
I prefer the vodka as well :) Sounds like an awesome drink!!!
TheTastyFork says
June 15, 2013 at
Holy refreshment!! This is my kind of cocktail!! Thank you so much for making this just for me!! Pinned and sharing on FB tonight! XOXO!!
Organized Island says
June 15, 2013 at
oooh! I have not had a Mint Collins before! Yum! Great cocktail Rachel - cheers!
Chelsea Fanders says
June 16, 2013 at
This is just such a pretty drink! I love summer refreshing drinks!

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Aubrey @ Real Housemoms says
June 20, 2013 at
Wow! How beautiful! I can't wait to try it. I'm sharing this as a feature tonight at Fabulous Fridays! I'm so glad you shared it with us Rachel!

For an easy cocktail recipe, a vodka mint Collins is pretty simple to make, too.

Rachel

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